Delayed repair of flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion using the palmar plate flap technique

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the outcomes of the palmar plate flap technique for repairing flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsions in delayed cases.
• Retrospective analysis of patients with delayed repairs
• Inclusion of palmar plate in tendon repairs
• Assessment of functional outcomes post-surgery
• Successful tendon repair in all cases
• Improvement in range of motion observed
• Variable functional outcomes depending on the timing of surgery

Abstract