title: Repair of the dorsal apparatus of the finger.
abstract: This paper describes a simple method of assessing the constituent features of flexion deformities of the proximal interphalangeal joints in Hansen's disease, and a simple operation to correct the anterior displacement of the lateral band and the associated contractures.
mesh_terms: D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000601:surgery; D010243:Paralysis / Q000601:surgery; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care