title: Extensor indicis proprius opponensplasty.
abstract: An analysis of 39 patients (40 hands) who underwent an extensor indicis proprius opponensplasty was carried out. Of these, 29 hands had simultaneous adjuvant surgery to correct other deformities. The mean follow-up period was 33.8 months. Excellent or good results were seen in 87.5%, fair in 10% and poor in 2.4% hands.
authors.affiliation: Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Sundararaj
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006226:Hand Deformities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery*