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Tendon implants: primary and secondary usage.

J M Hunter, S H Jaeger

    The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
    |April 1, 1977
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    The staged tendon grafting technique offers significant advantages for severe flexor tendon injuries (Boyes

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Hand Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • Flexor tendon injuries, particularly severe ones (Boyes' grades 2-4), present significant challenges in reconstructive hand surgery.
    • Primary tendon grafting in less severe cases (grade 1) has limitations when dealing with more complex injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the advantages of a staged tendon grafting technique for severe flexor tendon injuries.
    • To present the operative technique and postoperative care for staged tendon grafting.
    • To describe the development of a prototype active gliding tendon prosthesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing an inert implant in Stage I to allow for simultaneous auxiliary procedures (e.g., digital neurography, osteotomy, scar resection, pulley reconstruction) without adhesion formation.

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  • Employing passive gliding of the implant in Stage II to create a pseudosynovial sheath, providing a favorable environment for the autograft tendon.
  • Developing a prototype active gliding tendon prosthesis, detailing the concepts and biomaterials involved.

    • Main Results:

    • The staged tendon grafting technique demonstrates favorable outcomes in severe flexor tendon injuries (grades 2-4), comparable to primary grafting in less severe cases (grade 1).
    • The inert implant facilitates multiple auxiliary procedures in Stage I, minimizing complications like adhesions.
    • The pseudosynovial sheath formed by the implant's passive gliding enhances autograft viability in Stage II.

    Conclusions:

    • The staged tendon grafting technique is a valuable approach for reconstructive hand surgery, especially for severe flexor tendon injuries.
    • Close collaboration between the surgeon, hand therapist, and patient is crucial for successful outcomes.
    • Ongoing research into active gliding tendon prostheses shows promise for future advancements in tendon reconstruction.