NDLI: Brachioradialis Muscle Tendon Transposition in Extensor Pollicis Longus Reconstruction: Anatomical Study and a New Surgical Approach.

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Brachioradialis Muscle Tendon Transposition in Extensor Pollicis Longus Reconstruction: Anatomical Study and a New Surgical Approach.

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Author	De Francesco, Francesco Pugliese, Pierfrancesco De Francesco, Marialuisa Pangrazi, Pier Paolo Riccio, Michele
Copyright Year	2020
Abstract	Background Complete extension of the thumb and activation of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon are fundamental to ensure maximum function. Many EPL repair techniques are described in the literature. Methods The authors present an alternative technique using the brachioradialis (BR) tendon. Thirty patients with injuries of the EPL tendon in zone 8 were studied. In all cases, neither direct suture repair nor traditional tendon transfer was possible. Results Thumb extension was restored in all patients with satisfactory extension recovery. All patients achieved excellent extension; good functional results were observed in 2 cases, and in 1 case satisfactory results were achieved using the Geldmacher assessment and the Kapandji assessment. The overall results were rated as excellent, good, fair, or poor according to the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Scale. Discussion The BR tendon was suitable to treat all cases, in particular injuries occurring near Lister’s tubercle, due to its appropriate length for tenorrhaphy albeit with a short distal head.
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ISSN	15589447
Volume Number	17
DOI	10.1177/1558944720930295
PubMed Central reference number	PMC9274876
Issue Number	4
PubMed reference number	32935585
Journal	Hand (New York, N.Y.) [Hand (N Y)]
e-ISSN	15589455
Language	English
Publisher	SAGE Publications
Publisher Date	2020-09-16
Publisher Place	Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	© The Author(s) 2020
Subject Keyword	brachioradialis extensor pollicis longus tendon transfer extensor tendon injuries
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Surgery

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