[A method for reconstruction of the A1 retinaculum in the flexor pollicis longus sheath with extensor pollicis brevis tendon]

Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol. 1996;61(3):225-7.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

An original method for A1 retinaculum reconstruction of flexor pollicis longus sheath with extensor pollicis brevis tendon is presented. Reconstructed retinaculum is very strong. Loss of extensor pollicis brevis did not impaired thumb function.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Finger Joint / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Skeletal / surgery*
  • Tendons / surgery*
  • Thumb / surgery*