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O3204 TWO STAGE FLEXOR TENDON RECONSTRUCTION IN ZONE II USING SILICONE RODS IN CHILDREN



Abstract

Aim: Although primary ßexor tendon repair in children yields satisfactory results, some children end up with poor function because of delay in diagnosis, technical difþculties and the inability to follow a structured rehabilitation program. The aim of this study is to evaluate the functional outcome after two stage reconstruction with the modiþed Paneva technique (which includes creating a loop between the proximal stumps of Flexor Digitorum Profundus and Superþcialis in the þrst stage and reßecting the latter as a Ç pedicled È graft through the pseudosheath created around the silicone rod, in the second stage) in children. Methods: Nine patients (9 digits) with a mean age of 8,2 years (range 3 Ð15) were treated for zone II lesions. Their pre-operative status in the Boyes and Hunter scale was grade two in 3, grade three in 3, grade four in 1 and grade þve in 2 patients. Results: After a mean of 42 months of follow-up (minimum 12 months), according to the Buck-Gramco scale there were 4 excellent, 4 good and 1 poor result and according to the revised Strickland scale 3 excellent, 5 good and 1 poor. Children over the age of 10 had slightly improved Total Active Motion (mean +350) compared to younger ones. No signiþcant length discrepancies were noted. Two postoperative infections were treated and one graft-related re-operation was necessary. Conclusions: Staged ßexor tendon reconstruction in children is technically feasible and efþcient. Delaying such a reconstruction in younger children does not seem justi-þed.

Theses abstracts were prepared by Professor Dr. Frantz Langlais. Correspondence should be addressed to him at EFORT Central Office, Freihofstrasse 22, CH-8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland.