title: Superficialis finger reconstruction: a new look at a last-resort procedure.
abstract: The anatomic two-tendon, three-joint finger cannot always be restored to normal after a severe flexor tendon injury. An effective alternative to consider is reconstruction of superficialis finger function or one-tendon to two-joint function. This principle has been applied to two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction in severe salvage situations to provide a good working arc of digital flexion. The surgical procedure, postoperative considerations, and biomechanical principles are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Cornell Medical College, New York Hospital--Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Blackmore
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Kobus
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates