. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Jul 1.

Published in final edited form as: Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;41(3):501–512. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.011

TABLE 1.

Stiff finger classification

	Flexion Deformity	Extension Deformity	Operative Treatment
Skin and fascia related problems	Skin scar or deficiency Dupuytren contracture	Skin scar or deficiency	Scar release or skin graft Fasciectomy
Muscle and tendon injuries or lesions	Flexor tendon adhesion Retinacular ligament adhesion or tightness	Extensor tendon adhesion Lateral band adhesion or tightness Intrinsic muscle contracture	Tenolysis Adhesion release Intrinsic release
Capsule and ligament of joint contracture	Capsule contracture Collateral ligament and/or ACL contracture Palmar plate and/or checkrein ligament contracture	Capsule contracture Collateral ligament contracture	Capsulotomy Ligament release Palmar plate release and/or ligament excision
Damage of Articular bone	Bone block	Bone block	Arthrodesis/Arthroplasty/Joint replacement