Flexor digitorum profundus avulsion of the left little finger through enchondroma of the distal phalanx: pull-out wire technique treatment without bone graft.
Journal: Hand Surgery : An International Journal Devoted To Hand And Upper Limb Surgery And Related Research : Journal Of The Asia-Pacific Federation Of Societies For Surgery Of The Hand
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Abstract
This case report describes the rare occurrence of a flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) avulsion of the left little finger in association with a pathological fracture of an enchondroma. The enchondroma was treated by simple curettage without bone graft. The FDP tendon was re-attached to the distal phalanx using the pull-out technique with a non-absorbable polyethylene suture. We recommend simple curettage without bone grafting in cases of enchondroma of the distal phalanx in which the bone defect is small.
Authors
Toru Yamauchi, Takashi Yoshii, Takeo Sempuku
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