title: Translocation of the fifth finger by intracarpal osteotomy.
abstract: The author presents an original technique of transposition of the fifth ray by intracarpal osteotomy. After a review of the different techniques and their inconvenience, the author describes the principles of this procedures. It includes a resection of the whole fourth ray, and a translocation of the fifth ray following a wedge-shaped osteotomy of the lateral aspect of the hamate and an arthrodesis between the capitate and the hamate. The details of this intervention are presented. 17 cases are reported with a follow-up ranging from 17 months to 34 months, and the results of which are analysed.
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authors.lastname: Le Viet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome