Interphalangeal traction for comminuted fracture of middle phalanx fingers: case report.
We report an interphalangeal traction system through capsuloligamentotaxis for the treatment of comminuted fracture of the middle phalanx. The interphalangeal (IP) traction system inserts a K-wire at the proximal and distal phalanx. The difference between our IP traction system compared with the modified Suzuki frame method is that distal IP and proximal IP joints are synchronously distracted in the fixator, and bony continuity and articular integrity are restored.
Nam
Seung Min
SM
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon, Korea.
Park
Eun Soo
ES
Shin
Hoseong
H
Jung
Sung Gyun
SG
Kim
Yong Bae
YB
D016267:External Fixators; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography