掌板关节囊松解术治疗压砸伤术后掌指关节屈曲障碍

Objective To discuss the application of volar plate joint capsule release to treat metacarpophalangeal joint flexion contracture caused by severe crush injury to the palm. Methods From September 2005 to June 2008, 8 cases with post-traumatic metacarpophalangcal joint flexion contracture caused by severe crush injury was treated with volar plate joint capsule release. Postoperatively the patients underwent keritherapy and functional exercise. They were followed up to evaluate recovery of metacarpopha]angeal joint flexion. Results All 8 patients had metacarpophalangeal joint flexion contracture of the middle finger. The joint flexion function was improved remarkably after the surgery. The joint movement limitation decreased to 0° to30°and the functional impairment reduced to 0% to 18%. Conclusion V olar plate joint capsule release is an excenent method to treat metacarpophalangeal joint flexion eontraeture caused by severe palm crush injuiy. It is easy to operate and leads to reliable results.

Volar plate joint capsule release for treatment of post-traumatic metacarpophalangeal joint flexion contracture caused by crush injury