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[Acute flexor tendon surgery].

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  • 1Klinik für Handchirurgie Herz- und Gefässklinik, Salzburger Leite 1, Bad Neustadt/Saale. c.stephan@handchirurgie.de

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Direct suture repair of flexor tendons restores function and mechanical properties. This technique allows for early active motion, improving outcomes for tendon injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Tendons

Context:

  • Flexor tendon injuries require precise surgical repair to restore hand function.
  • Direct suture repair is a common method for flexor tendon lacerations.
  • Achieving optimal outcomes depends on surgical technique and postoperative management.

Purpose:

  • To describe a direct suture technique for flexor tendon repair.
  • To outline indications, contraindications, surgical technique, and postoperative management.
  • To report on the functional and mechanical outcomes of flexor tendon repair.

Summary:

  • A four-strand core suture with an epitendon cross-stitch is described for flexor tendon repair.
  • Indications include tendon lacerations where primary healing is expected.

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  • Contraindications involve infection, inability to achieve tension-free repair, or severe soft-tissue issues.

    • Impact:

    • This technique aims to restore tendon function and mechanical properties.
    • Postoperative management includes active flexion and extension exercises.
    • Studies report excellent to good results (69-96%) for zone II flexor tendon repairs using this method.