title: Fascial augmentation tenorrhaphy for extensor tendon lacerations in the forearm.
abstract: Proximal lacerations of the extensor tendon apparatus can pose a surgical challenge, especially when located at the musculotendinous junction or in patients presenting late. We describe a technique to augment the suture repair of these injuries utilizing local harvested strips of dorsal forearm fascia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Hand Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Courtney K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.forename: Chaitanya S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Mudgal
mesh_terms: D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000601:surgery*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*