Current repairs of flexor tendon injuries in the hand
- VernacularTitle:手屈指肌腱损伤的临床修复效果
- Author:
Jinbo TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hand injury;
Tendon injury;
Flexor tendon;
Repair methods
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This article reviews repair methods and results of flexor tendon injuries in the hand. Current problems associated with the tendon injuries include rupture of repaired tendon, adhesion formation, and stiffness of finger joints. We advocate multi-strand-repair techniques, release of part of critical pulleys, and modification of postoperative motion regimes to improve clinical outcomes. Future efforts to improve the function of the hand are outlined.
