Use of Triceps Tendon and Paratenon Composite Graft for Extensor Tendon Reconstruction in the Hand: A Case Report.

An extensor tendon defect in the hand requires reconstruction to restore extension. We report a 44-year-old woman with a 24-mm extensor tendon defect of the middle finger over the dorsum of the hand that was reconstructed using a composite graft consisting of the triceps tendon and paratenon. This composite graft from the posterior aspect of the distal arm is simple, safe and may be considered in extensor tendon reconstruction. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).