title: Uncommon methods of flexor tendon and tendon-bone repairs and grafting.
abstract: The conventional practices used in flexor tendon repair have remained unchanged in many units. Because clinical cases vary considerably, some situations may merit more unusual methods. Here the author describes a few methods that have been used in flexor tendon repair. This article discusses a few methods that are clinically useful in treating some patients but are not commonly described. The newer tendon-bone junction methods exemplified here would likely replace the pull-out suture. Late direct repair and lengthening plasty require the accumulation of clinical experience. Allograft tendon reconstruction has shown successful midterm results, but long-term follow-up is certainly necessary.
authors: Department of Hand Surgery, The Hand Surgery Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20 West Temple Road, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, China. jinbotang@yahoo.com
authors: Jin Bo
authors: JB
authors: Tang
mesh_terms: D064591:Allografts; D050276:Hand Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors