title: An extension to the incision for metacarpophalangeal joint surgery. A V-Y extension of the incision for MP joint surgery in rheumatoid arthritis allows lengthening of the skin on the ulnar side of the hand.
authors.affiliation: North East Thames Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, St. Andrew's Hospital, Billericay, Essex, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elliot
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques