Use of a previously repaired tendon for tendon transfer.
A patient in whom a previously repaired flexor digitorum superficialis tendon was used for transfer to correct a claw deformity is described. I have found this to be possible under optimal conditions of tendon repair, thus providing the hand surgeon with another choice of donor material.
D002648:Child; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*