Method of tendon repair

Details Method of tendon repair Method of tendon repair

1994-09-23

1996-07-02

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

A61B 1900

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055312322

ABSTRACT:
A method for repairing a transected or torn flexor or extensor tendon of a finger that has retracted proximally within its protective sheath includes the steps of: (a) visually locating a distal end of the tendon within the sheath; (b) engaging the distal end of the tendon, (c) pulling the tendon distally through the sheath to a tendon mending position; and (d) repairing the tendon.

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Li, KaMing et al.; "Endoscopic Retrieval of Severed Flexor Tendons"; Journal of Hand Surgery; vol. 2A, No. 2; 278-9 Mar. 1995.

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