Indexalization of the Medius using the Chase technique in squamous cell carcinoma of the index finger: report of a case and review of the literature
1 Traumatology and orthopedics department Wing 4, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
2 Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University, Morocco.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(02), 1557–1560
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.2.1599
Publication history:
Received on 10 April 2024 revised on 22 May 2024; accepted on 24 May 2024
Abstract:
Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive lesion. Bone localization is exceptional both in current practice and in the literature. The Chase technique, a surgical technique involving amputation of the index finger with indexing of the middle finger, is used both in oncological surgery and in traumatic surgery.
Material and method: We report the observation of a sixty-year-old patient, with no medical or surgical history, who presented for consultation for swelling of the index finger that had been developing for almost four months associated with pain.
Technique: The intervention performed was the Chase technique, (amputation of the 2nd ray) which took place successively in a skin phase, a tendon phase and a bone phase.
Result: Early rehabilitation was required with good aesthetic and functional results for the hand.
Conclusion: Indexing the middle finger has the advantage of ensuring maximum opening of the first corner, minimizing functional discomfort and maintaining good hand strength.
Keywords:
Indexalization; Chase technique; Medius; Squamous cell; Carcinoma; Index finger
Full text article in PDF:
Copyright information:
Copyright © 2024 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article. This article is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Liscense 4.0