Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tenodesis for Traumatic Digit Amputation at the Level of the Proximal Phalanx.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic amputation of the digit requiring revision amputation at the level of the proximal phalanx provides the opportunity to improve flexor function via tenodesis of the remaining flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tendon. Salvage of the remaining FDS and performing flexor tenodesis to the proximal phalanx allows increased flexion at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint.

Methods

This series reviews FDS tenodesis, outlining its surgical technique with clinical and functional outcomes. Institutional review board-approved retrospective study was performed. Twelve digits in 8 patients were included.

Results

Average flexion-extension arc of affected MCP joint was 82°, and average grip strength was 70% of unaffected extremity. No patients required revision s

SUBMITTER: O'Shaughnessy MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6893575 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature