title: [Deformities correction of metacarpal and phalangeal bones by the use of Mitkovic minifixator].
abstract: It is shown results of the application of the Mitkovic external mini fixator in different indication of fractures and deformities correction of metacarpals and phalanges. Series of 14 applications in 11 patients have been introduced in this study: 3 lenthenings of metacarpals, 7 correction mallunion of metacarpals and phalanges and 4 gradual correction of the posttraumatic stiffness of the joints of the 2nd to 5th fingers. Average age was 23 years (15 to 54) and follow up was 6 months to 5 years. This external fixator is versatile. Operations have been minimally invasive: corticotomyes, and haemicorticotomies were performed through 10-15 mm long incision. There were no complications in regard of delay union or nonunion, pin track or other infection, joint stiffness nor damage of neurovascular elements. It can be concluded that this External Mini-fixator is suitable for routine solving of different deformaties of hand bones.
authors: Klini&ki centar Nis, Ortopedsko-traumatoloska klinika.
authors: Milorad B
authors: MB
authors: Mitković
authors: Marko Z
authors: MZ
authors: Bumbasirević
authors: Aleksandar
authors: A
authors: Lesić
authors: Milan M
authors: MM
authors: Mitković
authors: Marija M
authors: MM
authors: Mitković
authors: Aleksandar
authors: A
authors: Jakovljević
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001852:Bone Lengthening; D016267:External Fixators; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D050279:Metacarpal Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult