Correction of Congenital Metacarpal Synostosis with Polypropylene Mesh as an Interpositional Material / 대한정형외과학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Metacarpal synostosis is an uncommon congenital hand malformation characterized by the coalescence of two or more adjacent metacarpals. Patients visit the hospital due to abduction deformity, which is usually a mild deformity or a minor functional deficit. This is one of the reasons why the patient goes to the hospital late and foregoes proper management with early detection and treatment. A number of surgical procedures ranging from simple to complex have been employed for treatment of this deformity. We describe our experience with a longitudinal osteotomy, realignment of component metacarpals with the metacarpophalangeal joint, and interposition of a non-absorbable polypropylene mesh used for inguinal hernia for correction of the abducted deformity and prevention of recurrence of synostosis while minimizing morbidity.