A further tendon retrieval trick.
Atraumatic delivery of the retracted flexor tendon ends following laceration is crucial for accurate tenorrhaphy. Sourmelis and McGrouther (1987) developed a useful method of delivering the proximal flexor tendon and a modification is presented here which further aids atraumatic tenorrhaphy.
Sandow
M J
MJ
Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic, Adelaide, South Australia.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*