A permanent tendon-to-bone suture technique in the distal phalanx.
This technique is used to place a permanent tendon-to-bone suture in the distal phalanx without increasing the amount of dissection beyond that needed for a Bunnell button repair. This technique has the advantage of greater strength without the problems of a percutaneous device that must be removed before full wound healing strength has developed.
D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*