Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue
Articles > Article · 2011
Authors: Figen Govsa, Yelda PINAR, Servet ÇELİK, Okan BİLGE, Murat SEZAK
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2011, vol 45, pp 370-375
Summary
Objective: A detailed anatomical knowledge of the extensor tendons of the hand is essential for accomplishing successful tendon repair. The aim of this study was to investigate the similarities between the extensor tendon and the thickest intertendinous connections (IC) in the 4th intermetacarpal space, where Type 3 IC is most frequently seen.