title: No more frayed ends--a technique for trimming the uneven ends of ruptured flexor tendons prior to repair.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Road, Derby, UK. awatts@dalon.demon.co.uk
authors.forename: A M I
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Watts
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Heras-Palou
mesh_terms: 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*