title: The effect of ultrasound on flexor tendon repairs in the rabbit.
abstract: This study investigates the effects of ultrasound on fresh tendon repairs in rabbits. It is our conclusion that ultrasound adversely affects the early healing process.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D008954:Models, Biological; D011817:Rabbits; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D014945:Wound Healing