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15. J Hand Surg Am. 1992 Mar;17(2):260-7. doi: 10.1016/0363-5023(92)90402-b. Lateral band translocation for swan-neck deformity. Tonkin MA(1), Hughes J, Smith KL. Author information: (1)Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, N.S.W., Australia. Lateral band translocation involves transfer of the dorsally subluxed radial lateral band to the palmar aspect of the joint where it is maintained by a sling created between the flexor superficialis tendon and the palmar plate. Thirty fingers with swan-neck deformity of differing causes and a preoperative hyperextension deformity averaging 16 degrees were treated. After operation all swan-neck deformities were corrected and the average flexion contracture was 11 degrees. The range of preoperative flexion was either regained or improved. There were no recurrences and no complications. This relatively simple procedure is an effective treatment of swan-neck deformity and an attractive alternative to previously described procedures. DOI: 10.1016/0363-5023(92)90402-b
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