Do the dimensions of the distal phalanges allow suture anchor fixation of the flexor digitorum profundus? A cadaver study

Autor:	Jonathan Compson, D. K. Jain, G. Kakarala, Raminder Singh
Rok vydání:	2011
Předmět:	musculoskeletal diseases business.industry Index finger Little finger Anatomy Phalanx Thumb Middle finger musculoskeletal system Tendon Fingers Tendons body regions medicine.anatomical_structure Cadaver Suture Anchors medicine Ring finger Humans Surgery business
Zdroj:	Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 36:698-700
ISSN:	2043-6289 1753-1934
DOI:	10.1177/1753193411419595
Popis:	This study was done to identify whether the dimensions of the distal phalanges allow suture anchor fixation of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon. Forty pairs of hands were dissected to measure the anteroposterior and lateral dimensions of distal phalanges of all digits. The mean anteroposterior depth of the distal phalanx at the insertion of the tendon was found to be 4.7 mm for the little finger, 5.4 mm for the ring finger, 5.9 mm for the middle finger, 5.4 mm for the index finger and 6.9 mm for the thumb respectively. The commonly available anchors and drill bits for fingers were found to be suboptimal for anchoring the flexor digitorum profundus tendon to the distal phalanx of the little finger. The drill bits used for these anchors were found to be too long for the little fingers and some ring and index fingers.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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