title: A Reconstructive Stabilization Technique for Nontraumatic or Chronic Traumatic Extensor Tendon Subluxation.
abstract: Subluxation of the extensor tendon results from a disruption to the sagittal band at the metacarpophalangeal joint. When conservative treatment fails to correct the subluxation, surgical treatment may be necessary. Surgical techniques for chronic cases vary in graft source and graft pathway. We present a surgical technique to recentralize and stabilize the extensor tendon using a residual ruptured sagittal band. This technique is simple and effective without donor site morbidity and seems to provide potential biomechanical advantages by restoring nearly normal anatomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. Electronic address: ljhos69@naver.com.
authors.forename: Jae Hoon
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jong Hun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Baek
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jung Seok
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Extensor tendon; reconstruction; sagittal band; subluxation; surgical treatment