The use of ADCON-T/N after repair of zone II flexor tendons.
This double-blinded randomised clinical trial investigated whether application of ADCON-T/N to zone II tendon repairs improved their outcome. Fifty-nine patients were randomised into control or ADCON-T/N treated groups and all followed an early mobilisation regime following tendon repair. Tendon rupture rates were comparable between the control and ADCON-T/N treated patients. At six months follow-up, the ADCON-T/N treated group had better proximal interphalangeal motion.
Liew
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Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, United Kingdom. sehwangliew@hotmail.com
Potokar
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Bantick
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Morgan
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Ford
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Murison
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D000328:Adult; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
C101549:ADCON-T-N; D002241:Carbohydrates; D011108:Polymers