Hemidigital resection with collateral ligament transplantation in the treatment of macrodactyly: a case report.
Macrodactyly is a rare congenital anomaly of the hand that is difficult to treat. We describe a new technique consisting of hemidigital, longitudinal, and transverse en bloc resection with collateral ligament transplantation to the proximal interphalangeal joint that we used in a case of macrodactyly. Four years after the procedure the digit's appearance was largely improved with preservation of complete motion at the proximal interphalangeal joint. Transplantation of the collateral ligament ensured a stable joint. Fingertip sensibility was maintained.
Bertelli
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Joana de Gusmão Children's Hospital, Florianópolis, Brazil.
Pigozzi
L
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Pereima
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D000328:Adult; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011859:Radiography