title: Flexor tendon surgery--today and looking ahead.
abstract: The biology, management, and results of primary repair and secondary reconstruction are reviewed. Repair of the tendon sheath and controlled mobilization appear to improve the results of both groups.
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation