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Modified Pull-Out Technique for Zone One Flexor Digitorum Profundus Repair.

Mohammadreza Azarpira¹, Ghada Asmar¹, Marc-Olivier Falcone^1,2

¹Ramsay Générale de Santé, Capio, Hôpital Privé Paul d'Egine, 4 avenue Marx Dormoy, Champigny-sur-Marne, France.

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

|December 23, 2022

Summary

This study modifies the traditional pull-out suture technique for zone one flexor tendon injuries, aiming to reduce complications like nail deformity and infection while maintaining good results.

Keywords:

Flexor tendon injury Flexor tendon repair zone one Jersey finger Pull-out suture Surgical complication

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Tendon Repair

Background:

Pull-out suture fixation is a common method for zone one flexor tendon injuries.
The original Bunnell technique yields good results but can cause complications such as nail deformity and infection.
Current all-inside techniques do not fully supersede the pull-out method.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a modified pull-out suture technique for zone one flexor tendon injuries.
To evaluate the efficacy of this modified technique in reducing complications.
To report clinical outcomes from a patient series using the modified technique.

Main Methods:

Modification of the standard pull-out suture technique for flexor tendon fixation.
Application of the modified technique in a series of patients with zone one flexor tendon injuries.
Evaluation of complication rates and functional outcomes.

Main Results:

The modified technique demonstrated a reduction in reported complications compared to the original method.
Patient series showed favorable outcomes with the modified pull-out suture fixation.
Specific complication rates and functional recovery data will be detailed.

Conclusions:

The modified pull-out suture technique offers a viable alternative for zone one flexor tendon injuries.
This modification effectively mitigates common complications associated with traditional pull-out methods.
The technique provides a promising approach for improved patient outcomes in flexor tendon repair.