title: Boutonnière deformity: a surgical corrective procedure.
abstract: A surgical procedure for the correction of chronic boutonnière deformity has been described. In essence, it is an anatomical reconstruction of the damaged extensor mechanism, and the procedure has proved to be a reliable method of improving both cosmetic deformity and function.
mesh_terms: D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009068:Movement