Publication: Comparison Between Y- and S-Shaped Incisions for Open Reduction and Hook-Plate Fixation of the Mallet Finger
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2017-04-01
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Uzer, GÖKÇER
Yildiz, FATİH
Kapicioglu, MEHMET
Elmadag, Mehmet
Kara, DENİZ
Bilsel, Kerem
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Objective: This study evaluates the results of open reduction and hook-plate fixation in the treatment of osseous mallet finger and compares S-and Y-shaped incisions used for the approach.
Methods: Twenty-eight patients treated for osseous mallet finger using open reduction and hook-plate fixation were divided into two groups according to their incisions types (group I: S-shaped, n= 18; and group II: Y-shaped, n= 10). Functional results at the first year of follow-up and complications were evaluated.
Results: All fractures healed. In group I, all patients had excellent results; in group II, nine patients had excellent results, and one patient had fair results. The numbers of complications were two in group I and six in group II.
Conclusion: Hook-plate fixation is a successful treatment method for osseous mallet finger. The rate of complications can be decreased using an "S-shaped" incision with this technique. However, patients should be informed about possible skin problems and nail deformities.
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Mallet, hook-plate, S-incision, Y-incision
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Uzer G., Yildiz F., Kapicioglu M., Elmadag M., Kara D., Bilsel K., -Comparison Between Y- and S-Shaped Incisions for Open Reduction and Hook-Plate Fixation of the Mallet Finger-, BEZMIALEM SCIENCE, cilt.5, ss.68-73, 2017