Flexor Tendon Injuries

Flexor Tendon Injuries

Flexor tendon injuries are complex, and management of these injuries requires consideration of the surgical timing, injury location, approach, and soft tissue handling. Complications are common, including adhesions, tendon rupture, infection, and a high reoperation rate for zone 2 repairs. Special c...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 2024-09, Vol.49 (9), p.914-922
Hauptverfasser: Kang, Augustine, McKnight, Richard Randall, Fox, Paige M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Flexor tendon
reconstruction
repair
two-stage reconstruction
zone 2
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Zusammenfassung:Flexor tendon injuries are complex, and management of these injuries requires consideration of the surgical timing, injury location, approach, and soft tissue handling. Complications are common, including adhesions, tendon rupture, infection, and a high reoperation rate for zone 2 repairs. Special considerations are given to chronic ruptures, concomitant fractures, and pediatric cases. We discuss current concepts that may improve patient outcomes.
ISSN:0363-5023
1531-6564
1531-6564
DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.05.013