THE OPEN FINGER TECHNIQUE FOR THE RELEASE OF SYNDACTYLY

A new technique of syndactyly release is described. The technique differs from the standard methods in that more digital flaps are used, and these are longer and are not defatted. A single stitch is applied to secure the tip of the flap and the defects between the flaps are not closed or grafted, he...

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Published in:Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 2001-02, Vol.26 (1), p.4-7
Main Authors: WITHEY, S.J, KANGESU, T, CARVER, N, SOMMERLAD, B.C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Cicatrix - etiology
Female
Fingers - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Male
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Retrospective Studies
Skin Transplantation
Suture Techniques
Syndactyly - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Wound Healing - physiology
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Summary:A new technique of syndactyly release is described. The technique differs from the standard methods in that more digital flaps are used, and these are longer and are not defatted. A single stitch is applied to secure the tip of the flap and the defects between the flaps are not closed or grafted, hence the term “open” technique. Eight patients had 12 webs released using this operation. We compare this technique with 12 patients who had a total of 19 webs released using the standard technique. Patients were assessed for six parameters of operative success.
ISSN:0266-7681
1532-2211
DOI:10.1054/jhsb.2000.0575