Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2014, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (4): 491-493.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2014.04.029

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Clinical studies of novel suture method for re-attaching terminal part of tendons of digital extensors

YANG Shuai-zhi , CHEN Lu, LIU Xue-gui   

  1. Department of Hand Surgery, No.5 People’s Hospital of Foshan, The Affiliated Hospital of Foshan Technical College, Foshan 528211, China
  • Received:2013-10-23 Online:2014-07-25 Published:2014-08-07

Abstract:

Objective To introduce a new method for reattachment of the terminal part of the tendons of digital extensors. Method The distal interphalangeal joint was fixed in the straight position by Kirschner wire with a diameter of 1.0 mm; a transverse bone tunnel in the base of the distal phalanx was drilled by Kirschner with 1.0 mm in diameter, through which 3/0 double-strand nylon lines were passed through; And the terminal part of the tendons of digital extensors were reattached to the distal phalanx by using the nylon lines. The fingers were maintained in a straight position for 4 to 6 weeks. Results Postoperative following-up 3 months to 2 years was carried out, no case of tendon rupture again was found. Finger total active movement (TAM) evaluation: Excellent in 20 cases, Good in 6 cases, Excellent rate was 100%. Conclusion The suture in reconstruction of terminal extensor tendon insertion is simple in operation, reliable at curative effect.

Key words: Extensor tendons, Bone tunnel, Mallet finger

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