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Partial flexor tendon injuries: to repair or not.

D D McGeorge1, J H Stilwell

  • 1Mersey Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Whiston Hospital, Prescot.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|April 1, 1992
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For partially divided flexor tendons, surgical repair is not recommended for injuries affecting 60% or less of the tendon's cross-sectional area. Non-operative management is advised for these less severe flexor tendon injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Management of partially divided flexor tendon injuries, particularly in zone 2, remains a debated topic in hand surgery.
  • Optimal treatment strategies for zone 2 flexor tendon injuries are crucial for restoring hand function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of surgical repair versus non-repair for zone 2 flexor tendon injuries.
  • To establish evidence-based guidelines for managing partial flexor tendon tears.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients with zone 2 flexor tendon injuries.
  • Comparison of functional outcomes between repaired and non-repaired tendons based on the degree of division.

Main Results:

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  • Tendons with 60% or less cross-sectional area division showed comparable or better outcomes with non-repair.
  • Surgical repair in cases of less than 60% division did not yield superior functional results.

    • Conclusions:

    • Non-operative management is the preferred approach for zone 2 flexor tendon injuries involving 60% or less of the cross-sectional area.
    • Surgical intervention should be reserved for more severe tendon divisions to avoid potential complications and unnecessary procedures.