Minimally Invasive Corrective Osteotomy (MICO) of the Hand a Novel Technique
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Abstract
Introduction: Patients facing post-traumatic malunion or congenital hand differences often contend with functional and cosmetic issues. Traditional correction methods involve open osteotomy, marked by drawbacks like scarring, non-union risks, prolonged rehabilitation, and adhesions. We therefore introduce a novel minimally invasive technique called Minimally Invasive Corrective Osteotomy of the Hand (MICO), which can be performed under local anesthesia. MICO employs a low-speed, high-torque burr to address finger malunions and congenital anomalies. Case Report: A 49-year-old male patient, generally healthy and right hand dominant, presented with a post-traumatic left middle finger, middle phalanx malunion who underwent the MICO procedure, with a 1-year post-operative follow-up. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that MICO offers a straightforward, reproducible, and delicate solution for correcting hand malunions and congenital finger deformities, potentially mitigating the well-established disadvantages and complications associated with the traditional open approach. Although early results of MICO are promising, a larger case series is needed to evaluate the superiority of this technique compared with current open corrective osteotomy methods.Level of Evidence: IV.
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