Extensor Indicis Proprius Transfers Versus Tendon Graft in Extensor Pollicis Longus Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that both extensor indicis transfer and tendon graft provide a practically equivalent return to function following extensor pollicis longus reconstruction. However, clinical limitations of tendon grafting, along with theoretical models of tendon repair may suggest extensor indicis as a more reliable means of reconstruction.
Authors
- A Berger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6858-0935)
- Pradyumna Herle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9269-6612)
- Simon Maciburko
- D. Keating
Institutions
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ANZ Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70558
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00