title: [Reconstructive augmentation of the metacarpal tendons].
abstract: When splitting a metacarpal pulley, a diagonal incision allows, after sliding its margins and suturing them, to restore a pulley larger than before. With a small counter incision, it is possible to have a yet larger one. It is a very proper way to treat a "trigger finger". A similar technique may be used in flexor tendons lacerations, which make possible the suture of both tendons. This technique permits the tenolysis with pulley reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Clinique de l'Yvette, Longjumeau.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Kapandji
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*