1. Flexor Tendon Repair and Rehabilitation by Martin I. Boyer, James W. Strickland, Drew R. Engles, Kavi Sachar, and Fraser J. Leversedge J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume 84(9):1684-1706 September 1, 2002 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

2. The annular pulleys (A1 through A5) and cruciform pulleys (C1, C2, and C3) hold the flexor tendon within the flexor sheath and prevent bowstringing. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

3. Surgical approach to the index finger, involving a radial midaxial incision turned across the distal part of the palm to parallel the thenar crease. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

4. A drill point passed just proximal to the insertion of the profundus tendon in the base of the distal phalanx. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

5. The palmaris longus tendon has been withdrawn in the midpart of the forearm with use of two transverse incisions. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

6. The appearance of the digital bed following completion of the distal tendon-bone insertion and suturing of the distal profundus stump to the graft. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

7. A long midlateral incision on the radial aspect of the index finger. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

8. The appearance of the flexor tendons following tenolysis with maintenance of three annular pulleys. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

9. At the conclusion of the procedure, complete release of all restraining adhesions is confirmed either by a proximal "traction check" through a separate wrist incision or preferably by the active participation of the patient under local anesthesia, as shown. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

10. A silicone tendon implant in a small finger during stage one of a two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction for functional salvage. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002;84:1684- 1706 ©2002 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.