Emergency repair of extensor tendon central slip defects with Oberlin's bypass technique: Feasibility and results in 4 cases with more than 5years of follow-up

Central Slip Repair using Trans-articular K-wires: A Comparative Study.

“…a mean TAM of 169°, respectively. 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 Comparing these TAM scores with our cohort of patients with TAM measurements of 202.1° for our no K-wire group and 187.4° for our K-wire group, although there is heterogeneity within these groups regarding intervention and postoperative management rehabilitation, both our K-wire and no K-wire groups have had good to excellent functional outcome TAM scores when compared with the published literature. This also highlights that the use of internal splinting using trans-articular K-wires achieves a comparatively good functional outcome.…”

“…TAM is a validated measure and has been used previously in studies examining functional outcomes following CS injuries. 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 …”

Central slip extensor tendon injuries: a systematic review of treatments

“…Collectively, nine different outcome measures were used across all studies, the majority of which were physician reported measures of function. A bespoke functional scale based on flexion and extension was reported in one study, and only one study used a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) (Feuvrier et al, 2014). All eight studies reporting functional outcome used combinations of outcome measurements at varying follow up time-points.…”

Central slip defect reconstruction utilizing partial ulnar side of flexor digitorum superficial tendon for chronic boutonniere deformity: A case report

“…Untreated injuries that cause the lateral bands to migrate in the volar direction lead to the classically described deformity of PIP joint flexion and DIP joint hyperextension, which can cause discomfort and impairment [ 5 , 6 ]. However, operational intervention may be necessary in cases of postponed therapies, open wounds, or significant bone avulsions [ 4 , 7 , 8 ]. Despite the fact that a variety of methods for reconstructing the central slip of the extensor mechanism have been discussed, it is unclear from the literature whether method is best for subacute or chronic injuries [ 9 , 10 ].…”