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Retardation of finger growth after injury to the flexor tendons. J Hand Surg Am 1985 Jan;10(1):115-7

Date

01/01/1985

Pubmed ID

3968391

DOI

10.1016/s0363-5023(85)80261-6

Abstract

The absence of any part of the total mechanical force (i.e., flexor tendons) may be responsible for retardation of bone growth during a child's growth phase. The cause of retardation may be dedifferentiation of cartilage cells at the epiphyseal plate. Four cases in which unrepaired flexor tendons in digits caused retardation of growth illustrate this possible phenomenon. We feel that this is not a well recognized problem and thus deserves mention to stimulate further study. We believe that meticulous primary repair in children is desirable not only to preserve function, but also to prevent growth disturbances.

Author List

Cunningham MW, Yousif NJ, Matloub HS, Sanger JR, Gingrass RP, Valiulis JP

Authors

Hani S. Matloub MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
James R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Age Factors
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Finger Injuries
Fingers
Humans
Infant
Male
Tendon Injuries
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