title: Fracture of the proximal phalanx. An unusual complication of pulley reconstruction in a child.
abstract: We report a case of a fracture occurring in the proximal phalanx of a child following pulley reconstruction. The operative technique and the difficulties of pulley reconstruction in the immature skeleton are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Sydney Hospital Hand Unit, Australia.
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Conolly
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Leicester
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*