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Proximal phalangeal fracture after tendon pulley reconstruction. J Hand Surg Am 1990 Nov;15(6):976-9

Date

11/01/1990

Pubmed ID

2269795

DOI

10.1016/0363-5023(90)90027-o

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0025044006 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

A case is presented in which an A2 pulley reconstruction was done, encircling a previously fractured, multiply-operated proximal phalanx. Bone resorption occurred directly under the pulley, and the bone then fractured. It is postulated that the cumulative effect of these operations on the blood supply to the bone and abnormal pressure forces led to resorption of bone and subsequent fracture.

Author List

Sanger JR, Buebendorf ND, Matloub HS, Yousif NJ

Author

James R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Bone Resorption
Bone and Bones
Fascia
Fasciotomy
Female
Finger Injuries
Fractures, Spontaneous
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Pressure
Recurrence
Tendon Injuries