Removal of a silicone tendon prosthesis six years after insertion for flexor tendon reconstruction: a case report

Two-staged flexor tendon repair rely on the effect of the pseudo-tendon sheath that developed by the effect of the silicone tendon prosthesis. The second stage of the reconstruction is performed 1 to 6 months after the first operation by removal of the silicone tendon prosthesis and tendon grafting....

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Main Authors: Tolga Eryilmaz, Ali Cagri Tekin, safak Uygur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGEYA Publishing Company 2012-04-01
Series:Hand and Microsurgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=163378