Cut palmaris longus tendon--to repair or not to repair?
It is suggested in certain circumstances, that a divided palmaris longus tendon should be repaired, as it is an ideal choice for a tendon graft, or could be of use as a tendon transfer. The musculotendinous unit may be of use as an autogenous free graft.
D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014953:Wrist / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery