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Reconstruction using vascularized extensor indicis proprius tendon.

S Durand1, T Christen1, R Diot1

  • 1Department of Hand Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland.

Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation
|January 17, 2021
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This study details the vascularized extensor indicis proprius (EIP) graft for hand tendon reconstruction. The EIP graft shows promise for various hand injuries, offering improved healing and low complication rates.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Donor tendon selection impacts hand tendon reconstruction outcomes.
  • Understanding tendon vascularization is crucial for surgical success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the surgical principles for using a vascularized extensor indicis proprius (EIP) graft in hand tendon reconstruction.
  • To present clinical applications and outcomes of this technique.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed anatomical study of EIP vascular supply from the 2nd dorsal metacarpal artery.
  • Application of vascularized EIP grafts in cases of finger flexor tendon defects, extensor mechanism injuries at the MCP joint, and extensor pollicis longus reconstruction.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Extensor indicis propriusFlexor tendon reconstructionGreffe de tendonReconstruction des tendons fléchisseursTendon graftTendon vasculariséVascularized tendon

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  • Demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness of the vascularized EIP graft.
  • Observed encouraging initial results with versatile application and minimal iatrogenicity.
  • Highlighted the graft's biomimetic approach, considering tendon and peritendinous complexity.

Conclusions:

  • Vascularized EIP grafts offer theoretical advantages for tendon healing in hand reconstruction.
  • This technique shows promise for various hand injuries, with good functional outcomes and safety.