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Juncturae Tendinum Transfer for Extensor Tendon Reconstruction: A Case Report.

Anil Dhal¹, Saket Prakash, Pulkit Kalra

¹Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.

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Summary

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Junctorum tendinum (JT) transfer successfully restored index finger extension in a young patient with a complex extensor tendon injury. This technique offers a viable solution for challenging cases involving scarring and fibrosis.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

A 9-year-old girl experienced a crush injury to her right hand, resulting in the inability to extend her index finger.

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Previous injury led to segmental loss of the index finger's extensor tendons and scarring, complicating conventional repair.