Secondary flexor tendon reconstruction, a review.
As techniques have improved, primary repair of flexor tendon lacerations, including zone II injuries, have become more common. Secondary reconstruction, whether in 1 or 2 stages, remains an important and useful technique for the treatment of these injuries. Current indications and methods, including delayed treatment and 1-stage and 2-stage reconstruction, are reviewed. Future directions of tendon reconstruction are also discussed.
Freilich
Aaron M
AM
University of Virginia, Department of Orthopaedics, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.
Chhabra
A Bobby
AB
D003657:Decision Making; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation