Indications, methods, postoperative motion and outcome evaluation of primary flexor tendon repairs in Zone 2.
In recent years, our unit has put into practice of flexor tendon repairs a number of novel concepts, which we hope address some critical difficulties in primary flexor tendon repairs in Zone 2, thus pointing the way towards predictable surgical outcomes. In this article, I present my practical views on indications, techniques, post-surgical treatment and outcome measures, and describe our methods of sheath-pulley release, tendon repair, postoperative motion and outcome evaluation.
Tang
Jin Bo
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Department of Hand Surgery, The Hand Surgery Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China. jinbotang@yahoo.com
D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012421:Rupture; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013165:Splints; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*