Management of complications of flexor tendon injuries.
Innovations in operative techniques, biomaterials, and rehabilitation protocols have improved outcomes after treatment of flexor tendon injuries. However, despite these advances, treatment of flexor tendon injuries remains challenging. The purpose of this review is to highlight the complications of flexor tendon injuries and review the management of these complications.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Nicholas
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Pulos
Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: david.bozentka@uphs.upenn.edu.
David J
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Bozentka
D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
Flexor tendon adhesion; Flexor tendon healing; Flexor tendon injury; Flexor tendon repair; Joint contracture