Interosseous Membrane Reconstruction Utilizing Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Autograft

Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2019 Sep;23(3):122-127. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000237.

Abstract

Interosseous membrane (IOM) deficiency results in longitudinal radioulnar instability, and may result in proximal radial migration, increased radiocapitellar contact, limitations in forearm rotation, ulnocarpal instability, and ulna-sided pain. A number of reconstruction methods have been posited-however, few have been implemented in vivo. We describe a 2-bundle method of IOM reconstruction, utilizing flexor digitorum superficialis autograft. This technique has the benefits of utilizing a locally available and robust autograft with minimal donor-site morbidity, obviating the concerns associated with synthetic grafts or bone-patella tendon-bone constructs. It also replicates the nonisometric nature of the native IOM. We also present long-term results of a patient who underwent IOM reconstruction utilizing this method, following a cadaveric feasibility study.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autografts
  • Contraindications, Procedure
  • Female
  • Forearm / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Interosseous Membrane / anatomy & histology
  • Interosseous Membrane / surgery*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation*
  • Postoperative Complications