Abstract
Brachytelephalangy is a congenital condition characterised by the shortening of the distal phalanges, which affects appearance but does not cause severe functional disability. Therefore, most hand surgeons do not consider it to require surgical treatment, and there are limited options to improve the appearance of the affected digits. We present the case of a 55-year-old male patient with congenital brachytelephalangy of the thumb, who underwent a bone lengthening procedure using distraction osteogenesis with the Ilizarov minifixator. The distal phalanx was carefully osteotomised and gradually lengthened up to 5 mm with no adverse events observed. The patient was satisfied with the natural appearance of his thumb after the surgery. This gradual callus distraction method is a radical solution for people with brachytelephalangy, particularly after epiphyseal closure and can manage the external fixator on their own. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).
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