Researchers at General Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery have published new data on surgery
2007 NOV 20 -- A report, 'Volar plating for intra-articular fracture of the base of the proximal phalanx,' is newly published data in Journal of Hand Surgery - American Edition. "Comminuted fractures involving the articular surface of the base of the proximal phalanx are relatively rare and pose a challenging problem for hand surgeons because of the difficulty in achieving an accurate reduction and secure fixation of the articular surface. These fractures usually comprise a volar base fracture associated with a central depression of the articular surface," scientists in Japan report. "We describe a technique for open reduction and plate fixation of intra-articular fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx through a volar A1 pulley approach. Compared with the dorsal approach, this technique offers the advantages of direct visualization of the volar base fragment and the depressed central fragment, allowing for a more accurate reduction and rigid internal fixation using a volar buttress plate. In addition, there is no interference with extensor apparatus. Although our experience is limited to 4 patients, we have had a positive experience with this technique," wrote Y. Hattori and colleagues, General Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The researchers concluded: "The technique is useful for internal fixation of intra-articular fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx." Hattori and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Hand Surgery - American Edition (Volar plating for intra-articular fracture of the base of the proximal phalanx. Journal of Hand Surgery - American Edition, 2007;32(8):1299-303). For additional information, contact Y. Hattori, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, 862-3 Shimogo, Ogori, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 754-0002, Japan. The publisher's contact information for the Journal of Hand Surgery - American Edition is: W B Saunders Co., Independence Square West Curtis Center, Ste. 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399, USA. Keywords: Japan, Surgery. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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