Modern Tendon Repair Techniques - 24/10/12
Résumé |
Digital tendon repair is one of the most common issues in hand surgery and also one of the most vexing. A repair must withstand the forces imparted on it during early motion. Common clinical scenarios that challenge the hand surgeon are flexor tendon injuries in zone II, zone I, and extensor tendons. Repair of tendons that have flat morphology present a particular challenge to achieving a strong repair while maintaining the native tendon shape. This article evaluates modern tendon repair techniques. Early clinical experience using such methods have shown clinical success of improved motion and no known ruptures.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Tendon repair, Hand, Upper extremity, Flexor, extensor
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Vol 28 - N° 4
P. 565-570 - novembre 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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