title: Evidence-based flexor tendon repair.
abstract: The goal of flexor tendon repair is to achieve normal range of motion of the finger or thumb. The surgical approach depends on the level of injury. Multistrand core suture repairs are recommended for primary flexor tendon repair. It is evident that at least 4 strands are required to an initiate and active range of motion protocol. The epitendinous suture can also increase the strength of the repair. Careful attention to the post-operative therapy regiment is critical to a successful repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Trauma Center, BG Trauma Center Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstrasse 430, Frankfurt am Main 60389, Germany.
authors.forename: Isabella M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Mehling
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Trauma Center, BG Trauma Center Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstrasse 430, Frankfurt am Main 60389, Germany.
authors.forename: Annika
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arsalan-Werner
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Trauma Center, BG Trauma Center Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstrasse 430, Frankfurt am Main 60389, Germany. Electronic address: Michael.Sauerbier@bgu-frankfurt.de.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sauerbier
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Flexor tendon repair; Functional tendon restoration; Post-operative care; Tendon reconstruction