Metacarpo-phalageal joint release in the management of post-burn stiff hand

ABSTRACT

The present work presents the use of metcarpophalangeal [M.P.] joint release in the management of 20 cases with post-burn stiff hand. The paper presents a new modification of the technique of M.P. capsulectomy. The results showed that capsulotomy and release of the M.P. joints in cases of post-burn stiff hand are strongly recommended as evidenced by the good postoperative hand functions in the included cases