The inhibition of flexor tendon adhesions.
In a single blind control study using adult rabbits, the effectiveness of locally applied dextran-70 and 1% hyaluronic acid were evaluated in the control of flexor tendon adhesions after laceration of the profundus tendon in Zone II. Dextran-70 proved effective, whereas application of hyaluronic acid did not.
D000818:Animals; D003911:Dextrans / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011817:Rabbits; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control
D003911:Dextrans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid