A lateral band flap for a open mallet finger with skin and tendon loss: a case report

Lee, Chul-Hyung; Kim, Cheol-U

doi:10.1177/1753193418776210

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“…In an effort to solve these problems, many techniques of using local tendon flap have been reported in theory [23] and practice [24] [32] . As tendon lacerations under 50-60% of the crosssectional area do not require repair unless complete or partial entrapment of the tendon is observed, so decreasing the tendon cross-sectional diameter by 50% is biomechanically safe and in keeping with current literature.…”

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Modified retrograde tendon flap technique for reconstructing the extensor tendon defect in zone Ⅱ of a finger

Wang¹,

Zhang²,

Feng³

et al. 2020

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Purpose: To evaluate the effect of the modified retrograde tendon flap technique for reconstructing the extensor tendon defect in zone Ⅱ of a finger.Methods: 12 patients with the extensor tendon defect in zone Ⅱ were investigated retrospectively. They were all treated surgically by the modified retrograde tendon flap technique, featuring the creation of a new terminal slip to bridge the extensor tendon defect using extensor tendon inner lateral bands. At the final follow-up, the range of motion at each joint of the injured finger was recorded.Results: Average follow-up was 18 months (ranging from 11 to 26 mos). Eight patients achieved full active DIPJ extension, whereas one patient had an extensor lag of 10° and three had a lag of 5°. All patients achieved normal active flexion ranges and full passive motion ranges of DIPJ compared with their uninjured side. All the involved finger joints were clinically stable, with no tenderness, pain, nail deformity, or limitation using their hands for daily life.Conclusions: The modified retrograde tendon flap technique, which is easy to operate and popularize, may be the procedure of choice in patients with a gap deficiency in Zone Ⅱ of the extensor tendon of a finger.

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Modified retrograde tendon flap technique for reconstructing the extensor tendon defect in zone Ⅱ of a finger

Wang¹,

Zhang²,

Feng³

et al. 2020

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“…The restoration of tendon continuity is challenging, and fusion is often the procedure of choice. However, some reconstructive techniques have been described (Lee and Kim, 2018; Savvidou and Thirkannad, 2011). Savvidou and Thirkannad (2011) used half of each lateral band in the finger to reconstruct a new terminal slip.…”

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“…In all cases, a distally based tendon flap using the triangular ligament and a thin strip of the lateral bands was used to overcome the tendon gap imitating the method described by Snow (1973) in Zone 3 lacerations and similar to the technique reported by Lee and Kim (2018) (Figure 1). The flap was sutured to the remaining stump of the terminal tendon with 4-0 non-absorbable sutures and the repair was protected by pinning the DIP joint in a slightly hyperextended position with a 1.2 mm Kirschner (K-)wire (Figure 2).…”

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