PIPJ swan neck release
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Swan-neck deformities shown and stiffness demonstrated |
Swan-neck deformities shown and stiffness demonstrated |
Skin incisions marked |
Tendons on the back of the joint exposed (shown) |
Release lines marked |
Release performed |
Gradual bending of the finger is now possible with the PIP joint bending fully as the tendons glide around the side of the bones |
Gradual bending of the finger is now possible with the PIP joint bending fully as the tendons glide around the side of the bones |
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