title: Evaluation of results in flexor tendon repair: a critical analysis of five methods in ninety-five digits.
abstract: The development of an internationally accepted system of assessment of results after flexor tendon repair is important. In a prospective study of ninety-five digits, gross discrepancies were demonstrated between five popular methods of assessment: Buck-Gramcko, linear measurement, Grossman, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and Strickland. The relative merits of each systems were studied and modifications for the Buck-Gramcko system are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: So
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chow
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Pun
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Luk
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Crosby
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012016:Reference Values; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*