title: Zone II flexor tendon rehabilitation: a proposed algorithm.
abstract: Many therapists in rural areas, or isolated in smaller hospitals, have to use their best professional judgment and experience when treating flexor tendon injuries. Protocols have been established over the years to aid in these treatments. However, realistically they are typically used more as a guideline versus exact treatment approaches. Instead of having to second guess our modifications, these authors have provided another indicator to help manage these patients. They have used tendon lag as an indicator and have nicely broken it down into a user friendly algorithmic chart.
authors.affiliation: Hand Therapy Department, University Orthopaedic Center, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. stephanie.sueoka@hsc.utah.edu
authors.forename: Stephanie Sato
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Sueoka
authors.forename: Paul C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Lastayo
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises; D011184:Postoperative Period; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery