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The termination of flexor tendon sheaths.

J E Robb

    The Hand
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study mapped the flexor tendon sheath termination in cadaver digits. The findings provide a clinical guide for identifying this anatomical region in the distal phalanx.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anatomy
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • The flexor tendon sheath plays a crucial role in digit function and surgical interventions.
    • Precise anatomical knowledge of its termination is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To precisely delineate the termination of the flexor tendon sheath in relation to the distal phalanx.
    • To establish an angular measurement guide for clinical application.

    Main Methods:

    • Injection of 55 preserved cadaver digits to visualize the flexor tendon sheath.
    • Measurement of the angle between the sheath termination and specific bony landmarks of the distal phalanx.

    Main Results:

    • Quantification of the angular relationship between the flexor tendon sheath termination and the distal phalanx.
    • Development of a reproducible anatomical guide based on measured angles.

    Conclusions:

    • The defined angular measurements offer a reliable method for locating the flexor tendon sheath termination.
    • This anatomical guide can aid surgeons in precise interventions involving the distal phalanx and flexor tendons.

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