A possible new operative method for the treatment of metacarpophalangeal joint stiffness.
A case is reported in which metacarpophalangeal joint capsulotomy is augmented by the use of a flap of fibrous tissue from around previously implanted silicone sheet as a form of capsular reconstruction.
D000328:Adult; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps