FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves applying external fixation apparatus to hand and forearm and move second metacarpal bone fragments to the distal end of the first and third metacarpal bones using distraction method to enable the first and third radii to be elongated, interdigital space to be formed without the muscle driving the first finger being injured and to enable gripping function with adactylous hand. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of reconstructive operation.
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1996-07-10—Published
1992-12-07—Filed