title: Simple surgery to improve flexion deficit resulting from mal-union of fracture neck of the proximal phalanx - a case report.
abstract: Mal-union of the proximal phalanx can result in stiffness and decreased grip strength. Corrective osteotomy is precarious, especially for mal-union of the neck, as complications like non-union and avascular necrosis may occur. We describe a simple technique of subcondylar fossa reconstruction for mal-union of the proximal phalanx to overcome these problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore.
authors.forename: Yong Chiang
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Puay Ling
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods