Extensor tendon repair and reconstruction

Cornelius D Schubert; Riccardo E Giunta

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.012

Extensor tendon repair and reconstruction

Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;41(3):525-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.012.

Authors

Cornelius D Schubert¹, Riccardo E Giunta²

Affiliations

¹ Department for Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians, Universität München, Pettenkoferstr. 8a, München 80336, Germany.
² Department for Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians, Universität München, Pettenkoferstr. 8a, München 80336, Germany. Electronic address: r.giunta@med.uni-muenchen.de.

PMID: 24996469
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.012

Abstract

Extensor tendon reconstruction requires various complex hand surgery techniques, including direct tendon repair, tendon grafting transfer, and soft tissue reconstruction with local and free flaps. Choosing the best individual reconstruction plan for the individual patient with an individual defect is crucial.

Keywords: Extensor tendon; Free flap; Grafting; Reconstruction; Repair.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Surgical Flaps*
Tendon Injuries / surgery*
Tendon Transfer / methods
Tendons / surgery*