Use of Mitek Anchors in the Digits

The virtual hand clinic: its use in optimizing trauma footfall in a hand trauma unit

“…The use of techniques of mini-anchor to repair the collateral ligaments have been previously reported (Kato et al, 1999;Kozin, 1995;Merle et al, 2000). We found that the range of motion and stability, which reinforces the importance of the collateral ligaments in normal hand function, after this surgery were excellent.…”

Flexor Tendon Graft Attachment: A Review of Methods and A Newly Modified Tendon Graft Attachment

“…The Mitekt anchor has been described as a method of reinsertion of tendon and avulsed ligaments into bone (Silva et al, 1998), but no series of cases has been reported for the attachment of tendon graft to the distal phalanx using the Mitekt anchor. Merle et al (2000) reviewed the use of the Mitekt anchor in the digits and described its use in repairs of extensor tendons and collateral ligaments and for tendon transfers, joint subluxations, palmar plate avulsions. They also mentioned, but did not describe, its use in attachment of tendon grafts.…”

Avulsión tipo I del tendón flexor profundo: Reinserción con arpón y movilización activa precoz. Presentación preliminar

“…Desde entonces ha sufrido numerosas modificaciones 10,26,28,32 , con el fin de evitar complicaciones [8][9][10][11][12]26 . Con la aparición de arpones de pequeño calibre (2.0 mm), surgió la posibilidad de implementar este sistema para reconstrucciones en la muñeca y la mano 12,[33][34][35] . Skoff et al 12 observaron en un estudio cadavérico que la sutura con arpones roscados (Acufex 2.0 mm) presenta la misma fuerza tensil que la sutura mediante la técnica de pull-out en lesiones por avulsión del FDP.…”