New Technique for Correcting Bony Deformity in Racquet Thumb.

: This article aims to present a new method for correcting bony deformity in racquet thumb. METHODS: We operated on 37 thumbs of 32 patients (age, 17-52 years) with racquet thumb using a procedure that included narrowing the nail bed, recreating the lateral nail fold, making a bone defect in the widened proximal base, and exposing more proximal nail bed. The ratio of the length to the width of the nail was calculated. RESULTS: The ratio of the length to the width of the nail increased from 0.55 before surgery to 0.78 at the final follow-up visit. Most patients were satisfied with the cosmetic and functional results. CONCLUSIONS: This technique is simple, safe, and both cost- and time-effective and is a good option for the repair of racquet thumb.