Efficacy of Tenodermodesis Method in Chronic Mallet Finger Surgery

Authors : Emre YURDAKUL, Mehmet YETİŞ

Pages : 96-100

Doi:10.46332/aemj.1058957

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Publication Date : 2023-04-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: Hammertoe is an injury that usually results from partial or complete rupture of the terminal insertion of the extensor tendon distal to the distal interphalangeal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DIP); joint. It is usually caused by forced bending of the DIP joint. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of tenodermodesis surgery in chronic mallet finger injury. Materials and Methods: A total of 15 patients’ data was investigated retrospectively. All the patients whose conservative treatment failed and underwent a mallet finger surgery with the tenodermodesis method were included. The technic was slightly modified: Sutures were applied, so they traverse the skin and tendon together after suturing the tendon and capsule. Results: The patients were followed up for up to 24 months. All patients had improvements in DIP joint motion. Nine patients reached a full extension of the DIP joint. According to Crawford\`s criteria, all the patients had no pain and had excellent and good scores after the procedure. No postop complication was reported. Conclusion: Tenodermodesis method is a curative surgery technic with a high success outcome rate for chronic tendinous mallet finger deformity.
Keywords : Mallet finger, tenodermodez, kronik yaralanma, cerrahi

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