Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Adipofascial Flap Resurfacing Improves the Active Motion of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint after Contracture Release.

CONCLUSIONS: PIP joint adipofascial flap resurfacing following PIP joint contracture release may improve and maintain extensor lag. Recovery of joint motion may also be quicker compared with conventional release alone. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, III. PMID: 31985638 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Plast Reconstr Surg Source Type: research
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