Anatomical repair of zone 1 flexor tendon injuries.
Title | Anatomical repair of zone 1 flexor tendon injuries. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Teo, T. C., Dionyssiou D., Armenio A., Ng D., & Skillman J. |
Journal | Plast Reconstr Surg |
Volume | 123 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 617-22 |
Date Published | 2009 Feb |
ISSN | 1529-4242 |
Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Child, Female, Fingers, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Movement, Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Recovery of Function, Suture Techniques, Tendon Injuries, Young Adult |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Repair and rehabilitation of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon in zone I may be demanding. The aim of the authors' study was to assess a new technique for reinsertion of the distal flexor digitorum profundus tendon. |
DOI | 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181956572 |
Alternate Journal | Plast. Reconstr. Surg. |
PubMed ID | 19182621 |