Staged tendon reconstruction
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Hand Clinics
|February 1, 1985
Abstract:
Severely injured flexor tendon systems can be salvaged through the use of a staged procedure. At Stage 1, the system is rebuilt around a passive silicone rubber implant; at stage 2, the implant is replaced by a tendon graft. This procedure is a complex undertaking that challenges patients, surgeons, and therapists alike.