title: A second-stage flexor tendon reconstruction after 18 years.
abstract: A case of successful staged tendon reconstruction for treatment of a zone II flexor tendon injury with a delay of 18 years between Hunter rod placement and secondary tendon grafting is presented. In this case, the prolonged interval was not detrimental to a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX 78236.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Wurtz
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Hanington
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D013997:Time Factors