[Results of extensor indicis transfer for reconstruction of the extensor pollicis longus tendon].
Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon is a frequent complication after distal radius fractures or other traumatic and non-traumatic events. Typical is the loss of the function of extension in the thumb. The extensor indicis transfer is a simple and effective technique for reconstruction of the extension with a low donor-site morbidity. We report on 38 patients with extensor indicis transfer. Postoperatively the patients received a dynamic motion splint for 4 weeks. For evaluation we have done pre- and postoperative ultrasound scans of the thumb, evaluated the DASH score and carried out a clinical examination.
Klinik für Plastische, Wiederherstellungs- und Handchirurgie, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg. silke.altmann@medizin.uni-magdeburg.de
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012086:Reoperation; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014463:Ultrasonography