title: Single-stage reconstruction of the flexor mechanism of the fingers with a free vascularized tendon flap: case report.
abstract: The reconstruction of the flexor tendon in zones I and II of a ring finger in a single stage, using a free vascularized tendon graft, is reported in a single clinical case. The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tendon of the same finger was freely transferred based on a vascular branch off the ulnar vessels. The ulnar artery was reconstructed with an end-to-end anastomosis, and the free flap was connected to the superficial palmar arch. The functional result was satisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Centro de Rehabilitación de Levante, Valencia, Spain.
authors.forename: Pedro C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Cavadas
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Mir
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D017535:Ulnar Artery / Q000601:surgery