[The clinical study of adhesion prevention of sodium hyaluronate in flexor tendon surgery].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effects of sodium hyaluronate on adhesion prevention after flexor tendon surgery.


METHODS
In 47 cases with the flexor tendon surgery, two kinds of sodium hyaluronate jelly preparations were injected into the tendon sheath before suture. Preparation I (20 mg/2 ml) was for group A (17 patients) and preparation II (20 mg/2 ml) was for group B (16 patients). The control group (group C, 14 patients) were treated in the same way except injection of sodium hyaluronate. The functions of afflicted fingers including flexibility, pain and swelling were measured immediately, at the first, second and the third month after operation.


RESULTS
All 47 patients were followed up 1 to 3 months. 64.71% patients in group A and 68.75% in group B showed significant improvement. There were significant difference compared with group C (P < 0.05). There were no significant adverse reactions were observed in all groups.


CONCLUSIONS
Two sodium hyaluronate preparations have effects in adhesion prevention after flexor tendon surgery with safety and expedience.
Wang
Shao-jin
SJ
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan Shandong, P. R. China 250012.
Dai
Guo-feng
GF
Li
Xin
X
Liu
Qi
Q
Shi
Dong-ping
DP
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D006820:Hyaluronic Acid