Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture in the Rheumatoid Patient (Mannerfelt Syndrome): Evaluation and Surgical Management
This video discusses management of FPL rupture in the rheumatoid patient. The author's preferred technique is FDS to FPL tendon transfer combined with open carpal tunnel release and flexor tenosynovectomy.
Orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgery, treating upper extremity injuries for patients of all ages. Accepting New Patients: (617) 965-HAND (4263).
Clinical faculty member at Tufts University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
This video shows the surgical technique for thumb carpometacarpal arthroplasty with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition using flexor radialis tendon. A tenodesis screw is used to improve fixation of FCR tendon into the first metacarpal bone.
