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The Ishiguro Extension Block Technique for the Treatment of Mallet Finger Fracture: Indications and Clinical Results

From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

Correspondence: Dr Satoshi Toh, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Zaifu-cho-5, Hirosaki, Aomori 036-8562, Japan. E-mail: toh{at}cc.hirosaki-u.ac.jp

The results of extension block Kirschner wire fixation for the treatment of mallet fractures of the distal phalanx were retrospectively assessed in 65 consecutive patients. The indications for this technique were the presence of a large bone fragment, and palmar subluxation or the loss of joint congruity of the distal interphalangeal joint. Using the Wehbé and Scheider classification there were 27 type IB, 19 type IIB, 17 type IA, and 2 type IIA fractures. According to the Crawford rating system there were 46% excellent, 32% good, 20% fair and 2% poor results. We believe that this technique, when properly applied, produces satisfactory results.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 28, No. 1, 15-17 (2003)
DOI: 10.1054/JHSB.2001.0733


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