Flucloxacillin Reduces Stiffness Following Flexor Tendon Repair

To determine the benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative mobility in flexor tendon repairs, case notes of 72 flexor tendon injuries in twenty four patients were analyzed retrospectively (2001–2003). Only patients with non-contaminated injuries from sharp instruments in flexor zone 2 were...

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Veröffentlicht in:Hand (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2008-12, Vol.3 (4), p.337-339
Hauptverfasser: Schumacher, Hagen H. A., James, Nick K.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:To determine the benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative mobility in flexor tendon repairs, case notes of 72 flexor tendon injuries in twenty four patients were analyzed retrospectively (2001–2003). Only patients with non-contaminated injuries from sharp instruments in flexor zone 2 were included in the study; 57% were male, average age was 31 years, and 24% were smokers. The majority of injuries were caused by metal blades (45%). Most tendons were repaired with modified Kessler technique (69%). Twenty-five percent received intravenous flucloxacillin or co-amoxiclav perioperatively. Reduced total active motion (TAM, found in 25% of patients more than 7weeks after surgical repair) significantly complicated patients without perioperative intravenous flucloxacillin cover. The use of intravenous perioperative flucloxacillin is a plausible adjunct in surgery to prevent postoperatively reduced mobility.
ISSN:1558-9447
1558-9455
DOI:10.1007/s11552-008-9101-7