Restoration of forearm supination by combining pronator teres with allogeneic tendon

Abstract Background Many solutions have been proposed in treating of forearm supination. Comparing with other supination function reconstructions, pronator teres rerouting is believed to be less effective due its insufficient strength. The aim this study introduce a modified procedure, and compare result two previous approaches. Patients methods From 2015 2020, 11 patients restored by the weave sutured allogeneic tendons. average follow-up period was 17.5 months (12 24). range active at final recorded. Results Almost all acquired good range. post-operative 72.7° (60° 80°) follow-up. No complication observed. All retained full pronation. Conclusions This provides reconstruction simple operating, fine results, low risks, no affecting pronation function. use tendon makes up for muscles length, making it valuable reconsider those rebuilding operations that were once considered unpromising many.