title: Multiple Z plasty as an adjunct procedure for the correction of contracted fifth digit.
abstract: This article describes the technique of the Z and multiple Z plasty. The plasty is used to lengthen skin. It is especially useful when used as an additional procedure in the surgical treatment of the contracted fifth digit.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Giovinco
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*