Reconstruction of Traumatic Central Slip Injuries: Technique Using a Slip of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis. Issue 4 (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Shaan S.; Singh, Neil; Clark, Charles; Stone, Jeffrey; Nydick, Jason
• Is Part Of: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery. Volume 22:Issue 4(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: central slip -- flexor digitorum superficialis -- reconstruction -- boutonniere deformity; Hand -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Arm -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.575059
• DOI: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1089-3393

Abstract

Abstract : Multiple reconstruction techniques have been described for correction of boutonniere deformities including direct repair, central slip reconstruction, lateral band reconstruction, transverse retinacular ligament reconstruction, staged reconstruction, and extensor tenotomy. Each technique has been reported to have variable results with complications including capsular contracture, loss of proximal interphalangeal flexion, and residual deformity. We describe a surgical technique for central slip reconstruction using a slip of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon through a bone tunnel.