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Management of posttraumatic finger contractures in adults
1Chirurgie orthopédique-chirurgie de la main, institut locomoteur Pierre-Paul Riquet, hôpital Purpan, CHU de Toulouse, place Baylac, 31059 Toulouse cedex, France.
Abstract:
This lecture will focus on posttraumatic finger contractures affecting the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints in adults. The pathophysiology, main causes and essential rehabilitation methods that can be used before resorting to surgical treatment are described, along with the clinical examination. The goal is to define the surgical indications, even though the literature shows the functional outcomes are disappointing. While there is little to no change in a joint's angular amplitude, the functional range of motion can be improved. There is practically no functional improvement except in cases of MCP extension contracture. For the PIP joint, the aim is to shift the range of motion into the functional range. Surgical approaches, surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols are described in detail.
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