No more frayed ends--a technique for trimming the uneven ends of ruptured flexor tendons prior to repair.
We describe a technique for the accurate and conservative debridement of the ends of divided flexor tendons. We have found this technique particularly useful for the secondary repair of tendons after re-rupture.
Watts
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Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Road, Derby, UK. awatts@dalon.demon.co.uk
Heras-Palou
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D003646:Debridement; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*