The "transverse intraosseous loop technique" (TILT) to re-insert flexor tendons in zone 1.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
; 34(1): 85-9, 2009 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19129364
ABSTRACT
Flexor tendon divisions in Zone 1 need to be re-inserted to the distal phalanx. This paper describes the Transverse Intraosseous Loop Technique (TILT) of re-inserting the profundus tendon to the distal phalanx in which an internally placed suture is looped through the bone and tendon interface. It provides a strong repair, which permits the desired tensioning and can be performed in children. Ten of 12 patients' re-insertions using this technique achieved full recovery while two developed fixed flexion contractures.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tendon Injuries
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Suture Techniques
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Finger Phalanges
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Finger Injuries
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article