Infantile Flexor Tendon Lacerations: Surgical Technique and Illustrative Case

Nicholas F James; Marielle Amoli; Peter M Murray

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.027

Infantile Flexor Tendon Lacerations: Surgical Technique and Illustrative Case

J Hand Surg Am. 2021 Oct;46(10):934.e1-934.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.027. Epub 2021 Jun 18.

Authors

Nicholas F James¹, Marielle Amoli², Peter M Murray³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
² Orthopedics, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, FL.
³ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL. Electronic address: murray.peter@mayo.edu.

PMID: 34154853
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.027

Abstract

Infantile flexor tendon lacerations are rare, with few cases reported. Surgical intervention in this age group is favorable, but there are several factors that add to the complexity of these injuries, such as small hand anatomy, frequent delays in diagnosis, and difficulties with postoperative rehabilitation. This article describes a 2-strand flexor tendon repair technique in a 10-month-old female infant.

Keywords: Flexor tendon; infant; pediatric; tendon repair technique.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Infant
Lacerations* / surgery
Suture Techniques
Tendon Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
Tendon Injuries* / surgery
Tendons