Pawan Agarwal1, Dhananjaya Sharma1. 1. Department of Surgery NSCB Government Medical College, Jabalpur, MP, 482003, India.
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.
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.