Bony Mallet Thumb Treated With the Ishiguro Extension Block Technique: A Case Report

Fuminori Kamakura1, Gaku Yasuda1, Yoshimasa Ishigaki1

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujimi-Kogen Hospital, Fujimi-Kogen Medical Center, Fujimi, JPN.

Cureus
|March 28, 2024
PubMed
Summary

A rare bony mallet thumb injury in an elderly man was successfully treated using the Ishiguro extension block technique. This surgical method, typically for fingers, proved effective for thumb reconstruction, restoring function.

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