title: Palmar capsulodesis for treatment of symptomatic hyperextensibility of the metacarpophalangeal joints.
abstract: A modification of the technique of palmar capsulodesis described by Filler et al. (1976) for the treatment of hyperextensibility in the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb was used in the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers. Seven of eight patients regained normal range of motion without pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands. sophofer@hotmail.com
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Hofer
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome