Research Article

Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue

Volume: 45 Number: 5 October 28, 2011
  • Figen Govsa
  • Yelda Pinar
  • Servet Celik
  • Okan Bilge
  • Murat Sezak
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Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue

Abstract

Objective: A detailed anatomical knowledge of the extensor tendons of the hand is essential for accomplishing successful tendon repair. The aim of this study was to investigate the similarities between the extensor tendon and the thickest intertendinous connections (IC) in the 4th intermetacarpal space, where Type 3 IC is most frequently seen.
Methods: A total of 38 dissected hands were studied for anatomical structures that might serve as donor extensor tendons as well as for their relationship with the IC in the fourth intermetacarpal space of the dorsal hand.
Results: The most frequent anatomical pattern in the extensor tendons of the fourth intermetacarpal space were the two tendons from the extensor digiti minimi muscle (68.5%) and the thickest type of IC (90%). Other common findings detected at microscopy included the presence of a capsule in the structures associated with the tendon and IC, rich vascularization and high collagen content.
Conclusion: Type 3 IC resembles tendons in strength and because of its histological similarity, the IC may be suitable to use in tendon repair. The fourth intermetacarpal space appeared to have the greatest tendon length and thickest IC content and is therefore a suitable donor graft tissue for local tendon repair.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Figen Govsa This is me

Yelda Pinar This is me

Servet Celik This is me

Okan Bilge This is me

Murat Sezak This is me

Publication Date

October 28, 2011

Submission Date

March 7, 2014

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Year 2011 Volume: 45 Number: 5

APA
Govsa, F., Pinar, Y., Celik, S., Bilge, O., & Sezak, M. (2011). Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 45(5), 370-375. https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC
AMA
1.Govsa F, Pinar Y, Celik S, Bilge O, Sezak M. Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2011;45(5):370-375. https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC
Chicago
Govsa, Figen, Yelda Pinar, Servet Celik, Okan Bilge, and Murat Sezak. 2011. “Anatomical Similarity Between Tendons and Type 3 Intertendinous Connections: Suitability As Local Donor Tissue”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 45 (5): 370-75. https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC.
EndNote
Govsa F, Pinar Y, Celik S, Bilge O, Sezak M (October 1, 2011) Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 45 5 370–375.
IEEE
[1]F. Govsa, Y. Pinar, S. Celik, O. Bilge, and M. Sezak, “Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 45, no. 5, pp. 370–375, Oct. 2011, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC
ISNAD
Govsa, Figen - Pinar, Yelda - Celik, Servet - Bilge, Okan - Sezak, Murat. “Anatomical Similarity Between Tendons and Type 3 Intertendinous Connections: Suitability As Local Donor Tissue”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 45/5 (October 1, 2011): 370-375. https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC.
JAMA
1.Govsa F, Pinar Y, Celik S, Bilge O, Sezak M. Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2011;45:370–375.
MLA
Govsa, Figen, et al. “Anatomical Similarity Between Tendons and Type 3 Intertendinous Connections: Suitability As Local Donor Tissue”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 45, no. 5, Oct. 2011, pp. 370-5, https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC.
Vancouver
1.Figen Govsa, Yelda Pinar, Servet Celik, Okan Bilge, Murat Sezak. Anatomical similarity between tendons and Type 3 intertendinous connections: suitability as local donor tissue. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2011 Oct. 1;45(5):370-5. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA34WF22AC