title: Double-strand suturing fixation technique for treatment of acute volar plate avulsion fracture of the base of the middle phalanx.
abstract: A new suturing technique for treatment of acute volar plate avulsion fracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint is reported. Because this technique that consists of double-strand suture is rigid enough and never obstructs joint motion, early motion exercise can be allowed. This technique only demands simple skill like conventional K-wire fixation. Furthermore, removal of fixation material is not necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi-ken, Japan. prssano@nifty.com
authors.forename: Kazufumi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sano
authors.forename: Kazuteru
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Doi
authors.forename: Yasunori
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hattori
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013537:Sutures