Harvest of palmaris longus tendon: technique.
We present a modification of Bunnell's technique for harvest of the palmaris longus tendon. Using a 0.5 cm distal incision and a proximal stab incision the tendon is harvested with minimal scarring and, in our experience of over 30 cases, no morbidity.
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St. James's University Hospital Trust, Leeds, UK.
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D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation