title: Evaluation of methods of claw finger correction using the finger dynamography technique.
abstract: Finger dynamography is a bedside technique for evaluation of the moving abilities and working space of the hand. Various operative procedures used for correcting the claw finger deformity restore the functional abilities to a varying extent. The palmaris longus transfer with insertion into A1-A2 pulley appears to be a better procedure than lateral band insertion, extensor diversion or extensor many-tail procedures. The use of palmaris longus as a motor seems to have advantages over flexor digitorum superficialis transfer where removal of FDS as a motor produces local deficits.
authors.affiliation: Central Jalma Institute for Leprosy, Tajganj, Agra, India.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Malaviya
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Husain
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000379:methods; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods