title: Philosophy of flexor tendon surgery.
abstract: Tendon surgery should be based upon an understanding of tendon healing mechanisms and the fate of tendon grafts. It is also essential to understand those factors that produce adhesions to tendons and how to avoid or minimize such adhesions.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing