title: Management of acute flexor tendon injuries.
abstract: Primary or delayed primary flexor tendon repair of both the profundus and superficialis tendons should be carried out in almost all patients. The use of nonabsorbable sutures with a modified Kessler or Tajima repair technique has proved to be effective. Whenever possible, repair of the flexor tendon sheath is appropriate. A well-supervised program of early motion using either active or passive techniques is also beneficial.
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology