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Motion-stable flexor tendon repair with the mantero technique in the distal part of the fingers

Department of Hand, Plastic Reconstructive and Microsurgery

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: p.schaller{at}erler-klinik.de.

	Abstract

Lacerated flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendons in zone 1 and distal zone 2 were reconstructed in 73 consecutive cases using the motion-stable Mantero technique during a 7-year period. Sixty-five (89%) of these patients were re-examined an average of 40 (26–82) months postoperatively. According to Moiemen and Elliot (2000) assessment by Strickland's original and modified criteria and in addition the Buck-Gramcko score showed excellent and good results of 54%, 72% and 91% respectively. In contrast, examination of the results measuring the range of movement of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint alone provided a more realistic assessment in DIP joint function after Mantero technique with excellent and good results of only 38%.

First published on September 28, 2009
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 2009, doi:10.1177/1753193409101663


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