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Jonathan Persitz1, Ryan Paul1, Eran Tamir2
1Hand Program, Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital, Affiliated with Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Introduction:
Patients facing post-traumatic malunion or congenital hand differences often contend with functional and cosmetic issues. Traditional correction methods involve open osteotomy, marked by drawbacks like scarring, non-union risks, prolonged rehabilitation, and adhesions. We therefore introduce a novel minimally invasive technique called Minimally Invasive Corrective Osteotomy of the Hand (MICO), which can be performed under local anesthesia. MICO employs a low-speed, high-torque burr to address finger malunions and congenital anomalies.
Case Report:
A 49-year-old male patient, generally healthy and right hand dominant, presented with a post-traumatic left middle finger, middle phalanx malunion who underwent the MICO procedure, with a 1-year post-operative follow-up.
Conclusion:
Our findings suggest that MICO offers a straightforward, reproducible, and delicate solution for correcting hand malunions and congenital finger deformities, potentially mitigating the well-established disadvantages and complications associated with the traditional open approach. Although early results of MICO are promising, a larger case series is needed to evaluate the superiority of this technique compared with current open corrective osteotomy methods.Level of Evidence: IV.
