Flexor tendon nutrition.
The concepts regarding nutrient pathways to flexor tendons within the digital sheath are reviewed. Historically, both diffusion and perfusion have been considered significant pathways to the flexor tendon. Theories of tendon healing and adhesion formation, as well as techniques employed by the surgeon in the repair of tendons, are based on these concepts.
D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004396:Coloring Agents; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D011868:Radioisotopes; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000098:blood supply; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D013710:Tendons / Q000098:blood supply*; D014316:Tritium; D014945:Wound Healing
D004396:Coloring Agents; D011868:Radioisotopes; D014316:Tritium