Flexor tendon injuries. Part 1. Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, healing, and adhesion formation around a repaired tendon.
A review of the advances that have been made in recent years toward a better understanding of flexor tendon anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, healing and the development of adhesions around a repaired tendon. Despite the advances that have been made, results of flexor tendon repairs, particularly in the area of Zone 2, have been less than satisfactory. Adhesions also seem to be a biologic inevitability. A need for continued investigation.
Strickland
J W
JW
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
D005384:Finger Joint; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing