Reconstruction of a Leddy and Packer Type Va flexor digitorum profundus avulsion with a novel technique
We describe a novel technique for reconstructing a Leddy and Packer type Va flexor digitorum profundus avulsion using a K-wire to stabilize the extra-articular component and as a post for suture repair of the avulsed fragment.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.
Authors
- George Hourston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3335-182X)
- Julia Y. Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4434-2160)
- Andrew McKee
Institutions
- University of Leicester (GB)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Peterborough City Hospital (GB)
- Addenbrooke's Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251334567
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00