Digital syndactyly release

Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2010 Mar;14(1):33-7. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0b013e3181cf7d70.

Abstract

Syndactyly reconstruction is one of the more common congenital malformations treated by hand surgeons. Most techniques require full thickness skin grafts for coverage. Methods of reconstruction without skin grafts have recently been described and outcomes are generally good. Both techniques are detailed here.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Syndactyly / rehabilitation
  • Syndactyly / surgery*