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. 1986 Sep;18(5):302-3.

[Treatment of osseous ruptures of the flexor tendons with resorbable materials]

[Article in German]
M Rustemeier, M Ganssmann
  • PMID: 3095202

[Treatment of osseous ruptures of the flexor tendons with resorbable materials]

[Article in German]
M Rustemeier et al. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 1986 Sep.

Abstract

The avulsion fracture of the extensor tendon is first fixed with two PDS-splints to prevent rotation. Thereafter, the fragment is put on compression by a PDS-suture. The treatment is similar to the use of Kirschner wires and a wire tension-band.

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