title: Malunited fractures in the hand.
abstract: Posttraumatic deformity of a tubular bone in the hand after malunion can impact function due to alteration in mobility, strength, or associated pain. Surgical intervention is often indicated, with the surgical options based on both the type and location of the deformity, as well as any associated articular, tendon, or soft tissue constraints. This article provides a management approach based on the deformity classification, location, and any associated conditions.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Electronic address: a.g.j.bot@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Arjan G J
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Bot
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Jesse B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jupiter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D052581:Pinch Strength / Q000502:physiology; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Corrective osteotomy; malunion