Delayed repair of flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion using the palmar plate flap technique.

Al-Qattan, Mohammad M; Al-Qattan, Ahmed M · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2026

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

The inclusion of the palmar plate of the distal interphalangeal joint in the repair of flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion injuries has been described in acute cases. We present a case series reporting the technique in patients with delayed presentation.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III (Retrospective comparative study).