Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 33, Issue 7 , Pages 1196-1200, September 2008

Tendon Stabilization of the Distal Ulna

  • Jesse B. Jupiter, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Jesse B. Jupiter, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Suite 2100 Yawkey Building, Boston, MA 02114

Received 25 June 2008; accepted 25 June 2008.

The technique of a combined extensor and flexor carpi ulnaris tenodesis to stabilize the distal ulna, especially after a Darrach resection, is presented in detail.

Key words: Distal ulna, instability, combined tenodesis, Darrach resection

 

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PII: S0363-5023(08)00528-5

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.06.021

Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 33, Issue 7 , Pages 1196-1200, September 2008