title: [Matev's digit lengthening technic. Apropos of 20 cases].
abstract: The authors reviewed 20 lengthening procedures according to Matev performed between 1982 and 1985 at SOS Main Strasbourg. They developed a special device which has proved to be simple and easy to use. Indications are limited to a few congenital malformations and traumatic mutilations. In children a free vascularized epiphysis transfer has been used to allow normal growth. Results are analysed and short-comings are outlined: lengthening is limited (47.8%); frequency of complications mainly trivial account for 25%; treatment period is lengthy (2.8 m in children and 4.2 m in adults).
authors.affiliation: SOS Main, Strasbourg.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Foucher
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hultgren
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Merle
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Braun
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D013524:Surgical Flaps
vernacular_title: L'allongement digital selon Matev. A propos de vingt cas.