There are many surgical techniques for reconstruction of the divided or incompetent central slip. Most rely upon postoperative immobilisation to protect the repair. We present our experience using a distally based flexor digitorum superficialis slip to reconstruct the central slip and allow early mobilisation in five patients with intact preoperative intrinsic function. https://safeersappliancers.shop/product-category/neff-b57vs24h0b-slide/