 The proximal interphalangeal joint was then distracted and using careful technique, #15 blade was used to deepen the incision and while maintaining close proximity to the bone and condyles, the lateral and medial collateral ligaments were freed up from the side of the proximal phalanx head.
The proximal interphalangeal joint was then distracted and using careful technique , # 15 blade was used to deepen the incision and while maintaining close proximity to the bone and condyles , the lateral and medial collateral ligaments were freed up from the side of the proximal phalanx head .