Open AccessDeformities correction of metacarpal and phalangeal bones by the use of Mitkovic minifixator
Author(s) -
B Milorad Mitkovic,
Z Bumbasirević,
Aleksandar Lešić,
Milan Mitković,
Milan Mitković,
Aleksandar Jakovljević
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
acta chirurgica iugoslavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-0887
pISSN - 0354-950X
DOI - 10.2298/aci1004099m
Subject(s) - medicine , neurovascular bundle , phalanx , external fixator , metacarpal bones , nonunion , joint stiffness , bony union , surgery , joint (building) , orthodontics , stiffness , prosthesis , structural engineering , engineering
It is shown results of the application of the Mitkovic external mini fixator in different indication of fractures and deformities correction of metacarpals and phalanges. Series of 14 applications in 11 patients have been introduced in this study: 3 lenthenings of metacarpals, 7 correction mallunion of metacarpals and phalanges and 4 gradual correction of the posttraumatic stiffness of the joints of the 2nd to 5th fingers. Average age was 23 years (15 to 54) and follow up was 6 months to 5 years. This external fixator is versatile. Operations have been minimally invasive: corticotomyes, and haemicorticotomies were performed through 10-15 mm long incision. There were no complications in regard of delay union or nonunion, pin track or other infection, joint stiffness nor damage of neurovascular elements. It can be concluded that this External Mini-fixator is suitable for routine solving of different deformaties of hand bones.