Abstract
In tendon grafting the weakest area is the junction between the grafted tendon and bone. In dogs a strong union between tendon and bone can be produced by threading the flexor carpi radialis tendon through a hole drilled in the radius. In experimental repair of canine flexor tendons, 3 weeks after operation the strength of the union between a composite bone-tendon graft prepared in this way is double that of the bone-tendon junction of a conventional graft. Use of prefabricated bone-tendon grafts should permit earlier postoperative movement and limit formation of adhesions between a tendon graft and its bed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 830-836 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |