The effectiveness of ADCON-T/N, a new anti-adhesion barrier gel, in fresh divisions of the flexor tendons in Zone II.
In a prospective randomized clinical trial, ADCON-T/N was investigated with regard to its effectiveness in fresh traumatic injuries of the flexor tendons in Zone II of the hand. Thirty patients participated in the trial. Following a standardized technique of tendon repair, the total active motion (TAM) and total extension lag (TEL) were determined after 12 weeks and evaluated according to the Buck-Gramcko score. Excellent results were achieved in 15 out of 16 patients in the ADCON-T/N group and 12 out of 14 in the control group. However, no statistically significant difference was found between the mean TAM and TEL in the two groups.
Mentzel
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Department of Traumatology, Hand- and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Ulm, Germany. martin.mentzel@medizin.uni-ulm.de
Hoss
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Keppler
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Ebinger
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Kinzl
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Wachter
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control
C101549:ADCON-T-N; D002241:Carbohydrates; D005782:Gels; D011108:Polymers