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Title: Percutaneous flexor digitorum brevis tenotomy: An anatomical study.
Author: Carvalho, Paulo
Dalmau-Pastor, Miki
Lozi, Caroline
Souza, Matheus
Lucas-Y-Hernandez, Julien
Laffenêtre, Olivier
Keywords: Anatomia
Dits del peu
Cirurgia dels ossos
Anatomy
Toes
Surgery of bones
Issue Date: 2-Mar-2021
Publisher: Elsevier
Abstract: Introduction: A percutaneous selective flexor digitorum brevis (FDB) tenotomy and a proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint arthrolysis may correct a lesser claw toe deformity keeping flexor digitorum longus (FDL) and active flexion. Our study aimed to verify if the procedure was effective and reliable and if it respects the surrounding soft tissues. Material and method: Twelve cadaveric lateral toes were used. A dissection ensured the integrity of both digital nerves, FDL and flexor pulleys and assessed the section of both FDB slips and PIP arthrolysis. Results: A complete section of the two FDB slips was observed in 4 cases (33%). Arthrolysis was achieved in all cases. Surrounding soft tissues were found intact in all cases. Conclusion: This procedure is effective regarding PIP arthrolysis, but a technical improvement is required to achieve a reliable section of both FDB slips. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, it has proven to be safe.
Note: Versió postprint del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2021.02.011
It is part of: Foot And Ankle Surgery, 2021
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2445/182198
Related resource: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2021.02.011
ISSN: 1268-7731
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