We report a case of extensor tendon dislocation at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the middle finger in which it appeared that an ulnar translation force created by an end-to-side transfer contributed to the dislocation. We recommend alterations in technique or alternative method of extensor tendon reconstruction to avoid this complication if unfavorable factors for end-to-side transfer exist.
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