A study of the external finger fixator to correct flexion deformity

• Main Authors: Rahman, H.S., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan, Yahud, S., Ahmad, T.S., Ng, E.S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/4437/1/A_study_of_the_external_finger_fixator_to_correct_flexion_deformity.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/4437/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Severe fixed flexion deformities at the fingers are common injuries that can lead to pain and stiffness when treated improperly. The damage varies from a sprain of the collateral ligaments to an all-round comminuted fracture-dislocation. The flexion deformities occur because of a variety of issues i...