Finger flexion after amputation through the proximal phalanx with and without flexor digitorum superficialis tenodesis

Sebastian Leuschner, Kathleen Rätzer, Kemal Irga, Michael Geßner, Frank Siemers

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on May 08, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Some authors have suggested that metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) flexion is limited to 45° after finger amputation through the proximal phalanx. The aim of this study was to investigate if flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tenodesis ...