title: Single-Stage Flexor Tendon Grafting: Refining the Steps.
abstract: Single-stage tendon grafting for reconstruction of zone I and II flexor tendon injuries is a challenging procedure in hand surgery. Careful patient selection, strict indications, and adherence to sound surgical principles are mandatory for return of digital motion.
authors.affiliation: Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
authors.forename: Derek R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.affiliation: Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Electronic address: anne.mattson@medstar.net.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: McClinton
mesh_terms: D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Donor tendon; single-stage tendon grafting; tendon graft tension