In 12 patients, the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle tendon unit was elongated using the radial half of the parent tendon so that it could reach the site of new insertion, the A1-A2 pulley of flexor sheath or lateral bands, after routing the transfer through the carpal tunnel. The tendon was of appropriate thickness and could be split into two halves to be used as a graft. Further splitting of the tendon into four tails was possible. The transferred slips retained adequate strength to activate the fingers after the operation. It is suggested that splitting of the extensor carpi radialis longus tendon to use one half as a tendon graft be considered in patients in whom extensor carpi radialis longus transfer is planned to correct finger clawing. This technique is simple, needs minor modification in the sequence of operative steps, reduces operating time, and saves the patient from postoperative discomfort, muscle herniation, and scarring at the donor site (usually the thigh).
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