Retraction Note to: Evaluation of the pulley function of the hamulus of the hamate for the flexor tendons

The aim of the study was to compare side-to-side with step-cut repairs to determine how much of the width it is possible to remove and still keep the repair strong enough to start active mobilization. Porcine flexor tendons were used to create side-to-side, one-third step-cut and half step-cut repairs. There were 15 repairs in each group. The tensile properties of the constructs were measured in a biomechanical testing machine. All repairs failed by the sutures splitting the tendon longitudinally. The maximum load and stiffness were highest in the side-to-side group. Our findings suggest that the half step-cut repair can withstand the forces exerted during active unrestricted movement of the digits in tendons of this size. The advantage of the step-cut repair is reduced bulkiness and less friction, which might compensate for the difference in strength.

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The mechanical role of the digital fibrous sheath: Application to reconstructive surgery of the flexor tendons

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy ◽

10.1007/bf01799004 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 187-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

J. F. Delattre ◽

A. Ducasse ◽

J. B. Flament ◽

C. Kénési

Keyword(s):

Reconstructive Surgery ◽

Fibrous Sheath ◽

Flexor Tendons

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A-0395Auto-crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel accelerates healing of rabbit flexor tendons in vivo

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1016/j.jhse.2007.02.125 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 32 ◽

pp. 32-32

Author(s):

T DEWIT

Keyword(s):

Hyaluronic Acid ◽

Flexor Tendons ◽

Acid Gel ◽

Hyaluronic Acid Gel

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Closed Multiple Tendinous Rupture of Flexors and Extensors of Hand: A Case Report

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1016/j.jhsb.2004.07.003 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 632-633 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

KAMRANI REZA SHAHRIAR ◽

TAHERI AFSHIN ◽

JALALI MAZLOUMAN SHAHRIAR

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Blast Injury ◽

Flexor Tendons

Multiple ruptures of the extensor and flexor tendons of the fingers, thumb and wrist at the musculotendinous junctions are reported after a blast injury.

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