Eight-strand Cross-locked Cruciate Flexor Tendon Repair Using Double-stranded Suture: A Description of the Surgical Technique. Issue 11 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watanabe, Kentaro; Ota, Hideyuki; Sasaki, Hiroshi
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 4:Issue 11(2016:Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: This article describes a technique for improved repair of digital flexor tendon laceration. Eight-strand cross-locked cruciate repair using 4-0 caliber double-stranded suture is not bulky and has a smooth configuration for tendon gliding. Additionally, it has sufficient strength for early postoperative active motion exercise.