. Operative surgery. e distal phalanx througha longitudinal incision about three quarters of an inch in length. The ten-don is raised, divided transversely at its thinnest portion, shortened, andthe proximal end, advanced so as to overcome the deformity, is stitchedto the under surface of the skin near to the root of the nail. The wound isclosed and the finger confined until repair has taken place. The end of thetendon becomes fixed to the skin and also to the underlying periosteum ; ifmoderate overcorrection be secured at the outset the final result will becorrespondingly improved. Snap-finge
. Operative surgery. e distal phalanx througha longitudinal incision about three quarters of an inch in length. The ten-don is raised, divided transversely at its thinnest portion, shortened, andthe proximal end, advanced so as to overcome the deformity, is stitchedto the under surface of the skin near to the root of the nail. The wound isclosed and the finger confined until repair has taken place. The end of thetendon becomes fixed to the skin and also to the underlying periosteum ; ifmoderate overcorrection be secured at the outset the final result will becorrespondingly improved. Snap-finger.—This expression refers to an interrupted extension of afinger, often requiring aid, and attended with an evident snap or jerk of thefinger Avhen the obstruction is overcome. After passive motion fails to curethis infirmity, any abnormality associated with the tendons or with theirsynovial structures contributing to the trouble, should be approached andtreated through a free incision, and under strict
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