Abstract |
We present a modification to the widely used lead hand retraction system that allows for improved surgical access to a digit with a severe flexor contracture. A simple construct using surgical adhesive tape and a silk suture can be made and applied to the digit and lead hand. Our technique is simple and inexpensive to use, and we recommend its use to improve surgical access without causing unnecessary trauma to the digit.
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Authors | Sameer Jain, Mohammed Umair Anwar, Sanjib Majumder |
Journal | The Journal of hand surgery
(J Hand Surg Am)
Vol. 35
Issue 11
Pg. 1885-6
(Nov 2010)
ISSN: 1531-6564 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20961699
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc. |
Topics |
- Contracture
(diagnosis, surgery, therapy)
- Dupuytren Contracture
(surgery, therapy)
- Finger Injuries
(surgery)
- Finger Joint
(surgery)
- Humans
- Preoperative Care
(methods)
- Severity of Illness Index
- Surgical Tape
- Sutures
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