title: [The distraction method in reconstructive surgery of the thumb and fingers].
abstract: The distraction method proves successful in reconstructive surgery of the hand: 1. For reconstruction of the thumb and fingers after amputation. 2. For elongation of a hypoplastic thumb or finger. 3. In cases of congenital deformities of the hand including correction of contractures, dislocation, and clinodactyly. 4. For reduction of old dislocations of finger joints.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013933:Thumb / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Die Distraktionsmethode in der Wiederherstellungs-chirurgie des Daumens und der Finger.