title: Swan-neck deformity: mechanism and surgical treatment.
abstract: There are several forms of swan-neck deformity which are amenable to surgical treatment with good results, if based on an adequate study of the mechanism. Selection of the most suitable surgical procedure must be based on the pathological type.
mesh_terms: D005384:Finger Joint; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans