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Review
. 2014 Jul;41(3):525-31.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.012.

Extensor tendon repair and reconstruction

Cornelius D Schubert  1 , Riccardo E Giunta  2
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Review

Extensor tendon repair and reconstruction

Cornelius D Schubert et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Extensor tendon reconstruction requires various complex hand surgery techniques, including direct tendon repair, tendon grafting transfer, and soft tissue reconstruction with local and free flaps. Choosing the best individual reconstruction plan for the individual patient with an individual defect is crucial.

Keywords: Extensor tendon; Free flap; Grafting; Reconstruction; Repair.

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