Reverse wedge osteotomy for congenital deformity of index finger: Clinodacytly

Abstract

Clinodactyly are relatively common congenital anomalies affecting about 1% to 2% of the general population. Functional loss is uncommon other than in severe cases, patients affected do present very often for correction. There are many type of surgeries available these all depend upon the type of deformity. They range from simple release of the flexor digitorum sublimis (FDS) to more complex small muscle transfers, rebalance etc. In this case report we will depict that reverse wedge osteotomy for clinodactyly is an extremely reliable surgery for adults after the fusion of epiphysis with out any complication.