Longus Autograft Research Articles

Reconstruction of closed rupture of thumb flexor tendon pulleys with a single free palmaris longus tendon graft: A case report and review of literature

Closed rupture of thumb flexor tendon pulleys is extremely rare. Several techniques have already been described for finger pulley reconstruction. Various techniques based on prior anatomic and biomedical studies have been proposed for thumb pulley reconstruction, in which one or two of the three pulleys are replaced. In the present study, we describe an original technique using a single, free palmaris longus (PL) autograft for thumb pulley reconstruction.

Operative treatment of ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the elbow in athletes

Reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), with the use of palmaris longus, plantaris, or toe extensor autograft and with transposition and stabilization of the ulnar nerve when indicated and appropriate rehabilitation, is effective in correcting medial instability of the elbow and allows most athletes to return to previous levels of play in less than 1 year. Even if repair is possible, augmentation with an autograft is recommended.