Correction osteotomies of phalanges and metacarpals for rotational and angular malunion: a long-term follow-up and a review of the literature

J Trauma. 1993 Dec;35(6):902-8. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199312000-00017.

Abstract

Correction osteotomies of nine phalanges and six metacarpals for rotational and angular malunion were performed in 15 patients ranging from 20 to 75 years of age and followed a mean period of 4.5 years, ranging from 1 to 11 years. Full correction of the preoperative deformity was achieved in 13 of the 15 patients (87%), bony union in 100%, and no loss of preoperative range of motion was observed, except in one patient who underwent additional arthrodesis. A high satisfaction rate was seen among 13 of the 15 patients. These results underline that osteotomies of phalanges and metacarpals for angular and rotational malunion can have significant functional benefits for the well-being of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Finger Injuries / pathology
  • Finger Injuries / physiopathology
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fractures, Malunited / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Malunited / pathology
  • Fractures, Malunited / physiopathology
  • Fractures, Malunited / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metacarpus / injuries*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Osteotomy / psychology
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Reoperation / methods*
  • Reoperation / psychology
  • Rotation
  • Treatment Outcome