Turnover Tendon Lengthening Does Not Alter Biomechanical Strength of Pronator Teres-to-Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Tendon Transfer.
Journal
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
ISSN: 1529-4242
Titre abrégé: Plast Reconstr Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 1306050
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 06 2023
01 06 2023
Historique:
medline:
26
5
2023
pubmed:
3
2
2023
entrez:
2
2
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The pronator teres (PT) to extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon transfer reestablishes wrist extension. Occasionally, the PT periosteal extension is of suboptimal quality to support a strong transfer. In these instances, turnover lengthening techniques can increase usable tendon length. This study characterized the optimal length of tendon turnover and the effect of lengthening on transfer strength. Twenty-seven cadaveric extensor tendons were lengthened using the turnover lengthening technique with 1 to 3 cm of tendon overlap. PT-to-ECRB tendon transfers were performed with native or lengthened ECRB tendons. Tensile testing was used to evaluate stress relaxation and load to failure. The median maximum load to failure increased with increasing overlap length, measuring 35.6 N (quartile 1, 30.2 N; quartile 3, 38.6 N) for 1 cm, 66.0 N (quartile 1, 59.1 N; quartile 3, 74.7 N) for 2 cm, and 96.6 N (quartile 1, 85.9; quartile 3, 114.9 N) for 3 cm of overlap ( P < 0.05). Failure occurred most frequently at the junction of the central overlap and native tendon. Tendons lengthened with 2 and 3 cm of overlap displayed greater stiffness than those with 1 cm ( P < 0.05). Lengthening the ECRB tendon with 2 or 3 cm of overlap did not disrupt the strength or stiffness of subsequent PT-to-ECRB tendon transfers. Turnover tendon lengthening does not detrimentally affect PT-to-ECRB tendon transfer. Greater overlap lengthening distance confers greater stiffness and resistance to rupture. When the periosteal extension of the PT tendon avulses or is of poor quality, the ECRB tendon can be lengthened using the turnover tendon lengthening technique to facilitate a robust transfer.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
The pronator teres (PT) to extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon transfer reestablishes wrist extension. Occasionally, the PT periosteal extension is of suboptimal quality to support a strong transfer. In these instances, turnover lengthening techniques can increase usable tendon length. This study characterized the optimal length of tendon turnover and the effect of lengthening on transfer strength.
METHODS
Twenty-seven cadaveric extensor tendons were lengthened using the turnover lengthening technique with 1 to 3 cm of tendon overlap. PT-to-ECRB tendon transfers were performed with native or lengthened ECRB tendons. Tensile testing was used to evaluate stress relaxation and load to failure.
RESULTS
The median maximum load to failure increased with increasing overlap length, measuring 35.6 N (quartile 1, 30.2 N; quartile 3, 38.6 N) for 1 cm, 66.0 N (quartile 1, 59.1 N; quartile 3, 74.7 N) for 2 cm, and 96.6 N (quartile 1, 85.9; quartile 3, 114.9 N) for 3 cm of overlap ( P < 0.05). Failure occurred most frequently at the junction of the central overlap and native tendon. Tendons lengthened with 2 and 3 cm of overlap displayed greater stiffness than those with 1 cm ( P < 0.05). Lengthening the ECRB tendon with 2 or 3 cm of overlap did not disrupt the strength or stiffness of subsequent PT-to-ECRB tendon transfers.
CONCLUSIONS
Turnover tendon lengthening does not detrimentally affect PT-to-ECRB tendon transfer. Greater overlap lengthening distance confers greater stiffness and resistance to rupture. When the periosteal extension of the PT tendon avulses or is of poor quality, the ECRB tendon can be lengthened using the turnover tendon lengthening technique to facilitate a robust transfer.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36729719
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010100
pii: 00006534-202306000-00028
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Pagination
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Copyright © 2022 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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