title: Complications of flexor tendon injuries.
abstract: Despite the many advances in the surgical and rehabilitative management of flexor tendon injuries, problems of adhesion, contracture, and rupture continue to limit the restoration of function in a significant number of cases. This article reviews the most frequent complications after flexor tendon injuries. The treatment options for these problems, including the authors' methods of choice, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Taras
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Culp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing