Fracture of the Proximal Phalanx: An unusual complication of pulley reconstruction in a child

We report a case of a fracture occurring in the proximal phalanx of a child following pulley reconstruction. The operative technique and the difficulties of pulley reconstruction in the immature skeleton are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of hand surgery, British volume British volume, 1992-08, Vol.17 (4), p.420-421
Hauptverfasser:	CONOLLY, W. B., LEICESTER, A. W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Child Contracture - surgery Finger Injuries - etiology Finger Injuries - surgery Fractures, Closed - etiology Fractures, Closed - surgery Humans Male Medical sciences Orthopedic surgery Postoperative Complications - surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Tendons - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of a fracture occurring in the proximal phalanx of a child following pulley reconstruction. The operative technique and the difficulties of pulley reconstruction in the immature skeleton are discussed.
ISSN:	0266-7681 1532-2211
DOI:	10.1016/S0266-7681(05)80266-9