The anatomy of the extensor tendon insertion in the arthritic distal interphalangeal joint: a cadaveric study

Dissection of arthritic cadaveric digits revealed an expanded extensor tendon footprint involving the dorsal osteophyte on the terminal phalanx. Osteophyte attachments can be safely released up to the width of a number 15 scalpel blade without risking the integrity of the extensor tendon.

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Published inThe Journal of hand surgery, European volume Vol. 49; no. 2; p. 272
Main Authors Houghton, Eleanor Ruth, Moulton, Lawrence Stephen, Keogh, Angus
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.02.2024
Subjects
Cadaver
Finger Joint - surgery
Finger Phalanges
Humans
Osteophyte - surgery
Tendons - anatomy & histology
Tendons - surgery
osteophyte
myxoid cyst
arthritis
osteoarthritis
extensor tendon
Distal interphalangeal joint
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Summary:Dissection of arthritic cadaveric digits revealed an expanded extensor tendon footprint involving the dorsal osteophyte on the terminal phalanx. Osteophyte attachments can be safely released up to the width of a number 15 scalpel blade without risking the integrity of the extensor tendon.
ISSN:2043-6289
DOI:10.1177/17531934231201956