The inclusion of the palmar plate of the distal interphalangeal joint in the repair of flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion injuries has been described in acute cases. We present a case series reporting the technique in patients with delayed presentation.
Level of evidence: III (Retrospective comparative study).
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