title: Extensor tenotomy: a technique for correction of posttraumatic distal interphalangeal joint hyperextension deformity.
abstract: Tenotomy of the dorsal apparatus over the middle phalanx was done in 13 digits for treatment of posttraumatic hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal joint associated with a boutonniere deformity. All but one patient was improved with distal interphalangeal joint flexion averaging 45 degrees at follow-up. Four digits had a 5 degree to 10 degree extensor lag. This procedure is simple and reliable and should be considered when increased distal interphalangeal joint flexion is desired.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*