Zhang Xu, Yang Liyan, Shao Xinzhong, Wen Shumin, Zhu Hongwei, Zhang Zhijie
Hand Surgery Department, Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Changli, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China.
J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Jun;36(6):1080-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.03.037.
Boutonniere deformity associated with a dorsal avulsion fracture of the central slip overlying the proximal interphalangeal joint results in loss of extension of the joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal joint. This article reports a surgical technique for treatment of the injury in 21 digits, which involves application of loop stainless steel wire. We also present the long-term results using the technique on the digits. Loop wire fixation is a successful surgical technique for the treatment of displaced central slip avulsion fracture.
