[Evaluation of the function of the flexor and extensor tendons of the hand]

Evaluation of the function of flexor tendons is a complex problem with a lot of controversies. Many propositions have been done since the first quotation of Boyes in 1950. Were are making a presentation and a critical analysis of the most used methods: T.A.M., Kleinert's classification, and the one described by Buck-Gramcko. We are presenting a personal method, useful in every zone, eliminating the action of the intrinsics and showing certain tenodesis effects. This method has been compared to those of Kleinert, Buck Gramcko and Strickland, using the analysis of the results of 165 tendon sutures. Our results are situated in between the most optimistic method (Buck-Gramcko) and the most severe method (Strickland). Moreover, the authors propose an original method of evaluation of the extensor tendon function extrapolated from the one used for the flexor tendons.