Bodmer, Elvira Susanne; Meier, Rahel; Slongo, Theddy; Vögelin, Esther (2017). [Thumb Lengthening Following Amputation at the Proximal Phalanx using a Semicircular Distraction Ring Fixator: Results of 5 Cases]. Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie, 49(1), pp. 42-46. Thieme 10.1055/s-0043-102685
Full text not available from this repository.Traumatic amputation of the thumb at the proximal phalanx or the metacarpophalangeal joint can be treated by distraction lengthening depending on the location of the amputation, the patient's age, occupation and functional demands. We report the results of proximal phalanx lengthening in 5 patients using a semicircular ring-type external fixator device. This prototype was developed at our clinic in collaboration with a specialised small company (Rotomed AG, Allmenstrasse 4, CH-4512 Bellach, www.rotomed.ch) based on the principles of Ilizarov's external fixator. In all patients, subjective and objective results were satisfactory (26.2 mm distraction length and an average Michigan Hand Outcome Score of 82.2%) without any rotational/axial deformities or complications requiring revision surgery.
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Journal Article (Further Contribution) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Paediatric Surgery 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Plastic and Hand Surgery > Hand Surgery 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Plastic and Hand Surgery |
UniBE Contributor: |
Meier, Rahel, Slongo, Theddy, Vögelin, Esther |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
0722-1819 |
Publisher: |
Thieme |
Language: |
German |
Submitter: |
Veronika Picha |
Date Deposited: |
26 Jun 2017 14:17 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 15:05 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1055/s-0043-102685 |
PubMed ID: |
28423441 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/99451 |
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