title: Collateral ligament reconstruction of the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints using porous dacron tendon.
abstract: We are encouraged by the favorable preliminary results of ligamentous reconstruction using the porous Dacron tendon. It provides a stable construct in cases where there is insufficient local autogenous tissue, and obviates the need for a tendon graft. Early active range of motion is permitted. Current investigation for additional applications for the use of the porous Dacron tendon include volar plate reconstruction following disruption, capsuloligamentous reconstruction of the trapezial metacarpal joint (with trapezium implant arthroplasty as well as for isolated disruption of the volar oblique ligament), intercarpal ligament repair or augmentation, and distal radioulnar joint stabilization.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Sattel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Belkin
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Masada
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery*; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012421:Rupture; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013710:Tendons
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates