Flexor tendon injuries: late solution. Therapist's management.
Tenolysis and staged flexor tendon reconstruction are two viable alternatives in managing flexor tendon injuries when primary repair is unsatisfactory or no longer indicated. Successful results depend upon postoperative management that influences scar formation, encourages motion, and restores function. Close cooperation between the surgeon, therapist, and patient is essential for optimal results.
D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors