Comparison Between Y- and S-Shaped Incisions for Open Reduction and Hook-Plate Fixation of the Mallet Finger

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Uzer G., Yildiz F., Kapicioglu M., Elmadag M., Kara D., Bilsel K.

BEZMIALEM SCIENCE, vol.5, no.2, pp.68-73, 2017 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.14235/bs.2016.931
  • Journal Name: BEZMIALEM SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.68-73
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluates the results of open reduction and hook-plate fixation in the treatment of osseous mallet finger and compares S-and Y-shaped incisions used for the approach.