Advanced technique for distal tendon stump repair of a digit.
In this paper, we report on the advanced technique of distal tendon stump repair of a digit. A K-wire is used lengthwise to fix the distal and medium phalanxes, with the pull-out suture fixed on it. None of the cases repaired using this method was complicated with regional necrosis or tendon re-laceration. The advantages of advanced pull-out suture tied on a K-wire is that finger-tip pressure, which can lead to tissue necrosis, is avoided.
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Department of Microsurgery, Shanhaiguan Bridge Plant Hospital, Shanhaiguan, Hebei 066200, China. a9t9@165e.com
D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*