title: Flexor tendon injuries. Part 2. Flexor tendon repair.
abstract: The principles of atraumatic flexor tendon repair are reviewed. It is noted that tendon repair of the profundus and superficialis tendons-primary or delayed primary-should be carried out in all zones of flexor tendon interruption. Whenever possible, repair of the flexor tendon sheath also seems appropriate. A supervised program of early motion may prove beneficial, though restoration of function to a digit may be long and tedious, thus requiring a high degree of patient motivation and participation.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Strickland
mesh_terms: D005384:Finger Joint; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery