Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Rehabilitation after flexor tendon surgery].

P Hahn1, C Jacobs, A Müller-Zimmermann

  • 1Klinik für Handchirurgie, Bad Neustadt/Saale. hahn@vulpiusklinik.de

Der Orthopade
|May 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Innovations in zone 2 flexor tendon repair allow immediate active flexion, moving beyond traditional passive flexion methods. This review covers current repair, reconstruction, and rehabilitation strategies for flexor tendon injuries.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Postoperative urinary stone analysis-influence of the hydrogel retrieval method on stone analysis.

World journal of urology·2025
Same author

Contribution of post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans to non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children.

The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2025
Same author

Is this airway safe?

African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine·2025
Same author

Severe <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> infection in a young child: An emerging increase in incidence?

African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine·2024
Same author

SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in children with severe airway obstruction due to pulmonary tuberculosis.

Pediatric pulmonology·2024
Same author

How the mapping of threshold concepts across a master's programme in health professions education could support the development of mastersness.

BMC medical education·2024

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Repair

Context:

  • Zone 2 flexor tendon injuries present significant challenges in hand function.
  • Over the past two decades, substantial advancements have been made in surgical repair and patient aftercare.
  • Understanding the biomechanics of tendon healing has driven the development of new treatment paradigms.

Purpose:

  • To comprehensively review current concepts in the surgical repair and reconstruction of zone 2 flexor tendons and pulleys.
  • To discuss contemporary rehabilitation protocols following flexor tendon surgery, including tenolysis.

Summary:

  • The standard of care for flexor tendon injuries, such as the Kleinert protocol (active extension, passive flexion), is being challenged by new techniques.
  • Advances in suture technology now permit immediate active flexion, a significant departure from previous protocols.
  • The review encompasses tendon and pulley repair, reconstruction methods, and post-operative rehabilitation strategies.

Impact:

  • These advancements offer improved functional outcomes for patients with zone 2 flexor tendon injuries.
  • The shift towards earlier active motion may reduce the incidence of complications like adhesions and stiffness.
  • This review provides a valuable resource for surgeons and therapists managing these complex injuries.

Related Experiment Videos