title: Metacarpal osteotomy for correction of acquired phalangeal rotational deformity.
abstract: Symptomatic phalangeal rotation deformities require corrective osteotomy. Surgery at the phalangeal level is technically demanding and has a higher complication rate. We describe the surgical technique of metacarpal base osteotomy for rotation correction of the digit. This technique is simple, allows early rehabilitation, and has a lower complication rate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loyola University, Chicago, IL 33316, USA. rbindra@lumc.edu
authors.forename: Randip R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Bindra
authors.forename: Frank D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult