. Manual of operative surgery. Fig. 1537. I. Tendo Achillis. 2. Peroneus longus. 3. Peroneus brevis. Achillis. 6. Tendon of peroneus brevis used as a graft, Fig. 1S38. 4. Extensor tendons. 5. Slip from tendo Mainzer (quoted by Vulpius) used the following plan in a case of paralysisof the extensors of the toe: Form a slip from the tendo Achillis (Figs. 1537and 1538); suture the end of this slip to an appropriate point on the peroneusbrevis tendon. Divide the tendon of the peroneus brevis at such a place thata sufl&ciency of the tendon is left below the point of suture with the tendo TENDON TRAN
. Manual of operative surgery. Fig. 1537. I. Tendo Achillis. 2. Peroneus longus. 3. Peroneus brevis. Achillis. 6. Tendon of peroneus brevis used as a graft, Fig. 1S38. 4. Extensor tendons. 5. Slip from tendo Mainzer (quoted by Vulpius) used the following plan in a case of paralysisof the extensors of the toe: Form a slip from the tendo Achillis (Figs. 1537and 1538); suture the end of this slip to an appropriate point on the peroneusbrevis tendon. Divide the tendon of the peroneus brevis at such a place thata sufl&ciency of the tendon is left below the point of suture with the tendo TENDON TRANSPLANTATION 1207 Achillis to reach from that point to the extensors which require this chosen portion of tendon centralwards out of its sheath and sew its endto the extensors (Fig. 1538, 6). Closure of Wound.—Suture the wounded tendon sheaths with very finecatgut. Carefully suture the deep fascia with buried sutures. Close the skin-wound. Apply abundant dressings and a stiff bandage. Several methods (a
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