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Treatment of the delta-phalanx of the adult thumb.

Authors :
Nicolail, J.
Ijff, P.
Source :
European Journal of Plastic Surgery; May1988, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p89-90, 2p
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

An adult with delta-phalanges of both thumbs was treated with removal of the supernumerary phalanx on one side and wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx on the other. The results show that wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx is the treatment of choice for this type of congenital deformity in adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0930343X
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71147660
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00299220