Agarwal P, Sharma D. Ordinary
PVC feeding tube: A low-cost alternative to silicon rod for staged flexor tendon reconstruction in zone II of hand.
J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020;
11:637-641. [PMID:
32684702 PMCID:
PMC7355062 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcot.2020.05.003]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Staged flexor tendon reconstruction is most appropriate treatment for delayed zone II flexor tendon injuries of hand. The Hunter's silicon rod used in this procedure is costly and not simply available. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results using PVC feeding tube as a cheaper and readily available alternative.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
this study include 6 patients(8 digits) were treated by the staged flexor tendon reconstruction using PVC feeding tube for first stage followed by tendon graft in second stage and the patients were followed for mean period of 6 months.
RESULTS
Excellent results were seen in 5 digits and good results in 3 digits, according to both LaSalle system and Strickland-Glogovac grading system.
CONCLUSIONS
PVC feeding tube is a cost effective, simply accessible and an effective alternative to Hunter's silicon rod for staged flexor tendon reconstruction.
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