Percutaneous Tenodermodesis for Mallet Fingers: An Office-based Procedure

We present a percutaneous tenodermodesis using only a digital block and a 4.0 nylon suture. This office-based procedure provides joint reduction and prevents joint movement during the immobilization period. The suture can be removed after 8 weeks, allowing active mobilization of the DIP joint. We present the results of 8 patients with a mean follow-up of 3 months and mean initial extension lag of 32 degrees, resulting in a mean final extension lag of 2 degrees and excellent outcomes using the Crawford criteria.

Source: Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery - February 25, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Techniques Source Type: research