The extended palmaris longus tendon graft.
A technique is described of increasing the length of a palmaris longus tendon graft by including palmar aponeurosis. The additional 5 cm is often useful in treating high flexor tendon ruptures, especially at the wrist level, without the need for an additional incision.
Tolat
A R
AR
Hand Unit, Wrightington Hospital, Lancashire, UK.
Stanley
J K
JK
D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*