| Literature DB >> 7371303 |
R H Gelberman, D H Doty, M L Hamer.
Abstract
The extensor mechanism at the proximal interphalangeal joint may be severly damaged by expanding tophaceous deposits. Tophectomy and reconstruction of the extensor tendon is beneficial in patients who respond poorly to medical therapy.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID： 7371303
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res ISSN： 0009-921X Impact factor: 4.176