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Complex injuries including flexor tendon disruption.

Jon D Hernandez1, Peter J Stern

  • 1Mary S. Stern Hand Surgery, Hand Surgery Specialists, 528 Oak Street, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45206, USA.

Hand Clinics
|May 11, 2005
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Treating complex hand tendon injuries requires addressing all associated injuries, prioritizing early motion through fracture stabilization and tissue repair. Surgeons must plan for potential secondary surgeries and discuss vascular compromise options with patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Complex hand injuries often involve combined tendon damage with other pathologies.
  • Achieving early range of motion is crucial for optimal functional outcomes in hand tendon injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles for managing complex tendon injuries in the hand.
  • To emphasize the importance of addressing concomitant injuries for successful treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of treatment principles for combined hand injuries.
  • Discussion of surgical considerations including fracture stabilization, soft tissue repair, and vascular integrity.
  • Consideration of nerve repair/grafting and vascular compromise management.

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Main Results:

  • Fracture stabilization and soft tissue/vascular integrity are key to enabling early motion.
  • Nerve injuries should be addressed primarily if possible.
  • Vascular compromise necessitates discussion of revascularization versus amputation.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal management of complex hand tendon injuries requires a comprehensive approach addressing all associated injuries.
  • Early functional recovery depends on stabilizing fractures, maintaining soft tissue and vascular integrity, and appropriate nerve repair.
  • A multidisciplinary physician-therapist approach is essential for maximizing functional outcomes.