title: Intrinsic contractures of the thumb.
abstract: A wide range of conditions can lead to intrinsic contractures of the thumb. A thorough understanding of the normal and pathologic anatomy as well as the disease processes and their effect on thumb function is essential in understanding and treating these contractures. Because intrinsic contractures of the thumb rarely present in isolation, a patient-specific approach based on functional needs is required. Prevention of iatrogenic contractures and progression of predictable contractures regardless of etiology is the health care provider's primary responsibility.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, 927 49th Street Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA. jchoueka@gmail.com
authors: Jack
authors: J
authors: Choueka
authors: Susan Craig
authors: SC
authors: Scott
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003286:Contracture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013933:Thumb / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*