title: Distraction - A Minimally Invasive Technique for Treating Camptodactyly and Clinodactyly.
abstract: Camptodactyly and clinodactyly are relatively common congenital anomalies affecting about 1% to 2% of the general population. Though functional impairment is uncommon other than in very severe cases, patients affected do present very often for correction. The kind of surgeries available is as diverse as the aetiology of the conditions. It ranges from simple release of the flexor digitorum sublimis (FDS) to more complex small muscle transfers, rebalance etc. In this short series a relatively easier, minimally invasive technique of distraction has been used to correct these deformities with gratifying results.
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery), Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Calcutta-700 027.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ravishanker
authors.affiliation: Senior Advisor (Surgery & Reconstructive Surgery), Army Hospital (R & R), Delhi Cantt- 110 010.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Bath
keywords: Common deformity; Minimally invasive procedure; Patient satisfaction