[Clinodactyly in children. Apropos of 34 cases. Therapeutic choices]

Chir Pediatr. 1990;31(6):337-40.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors present a review of 34 clinodactylies. We observe 16 delta phalanx, 12 congenital angular inclination, 6 thumb abnormalities. The procedure is required when the angulation is superior to 40 degrees. In this study, 16 cases had surgical treatment (10 digits, 6 thumbs). Additional osteotomy or subtraction osteotomy were performed. The authors prefer this last one. The age of procedure is 4 years. The surgical treatment is difficult and the authors prefer abstention if there is no functional troubles with the growth.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Fingers / abnormalities*
  • Fingers / pathology
  • Fingers / surgery
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / pathology
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Thumb / abnormalities
  • Thumb / pathology
  • Thumb / surgery