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Correction of Syndactyly using a Dorsal Omega Flap and Two Lateral and Volar Flaps

A long-term review

From the Institut de la Main, Paris, France

Correspondence: Matiro d'Arcangelo, MD, Christine Kleinert Institute for Hand and MicroSurgery, Medical Center Plaza, Suite 850, 225, Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.

The long-term results of a technique for correction of syndactyly are reported. The technique consists of a dorsal omega flap and a palmar anchor forming two palmar and lateral flaps. A long-term review was made of 50 patients with a minimum of 8 years follow-up operated over a period of 10 years. A total of 122 web spaces in simple, complex and syndromic syndactyly were operated on. Most patients achieved satisfactory reconstruction of the web spaces, resulting in a web of good shape. At long-term review, web creep was recorded in eight webs, and skin contractures in three fingers. This study shows the technique to be effective in reconstructing web spaces and in minimizing the prevalence of complications.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 21, No. 3, 320-324 (1996)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(05)80193-7


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