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Managing the injured tendon: current concepts.

Roslyn B Evans1

  • 1Indian River Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, USA. rosevans@gate.net

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Despite surgical advances, tendon repair outcomes are inconsistent. Current research focuses on biological healing pathways and friction reduction to improve tendon gliding and recovery, enhancing functional recovery and patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Clinical results after tendon repair remain inconsistent, particularly in synovial regions, despite improved surgical techniques and early mobilization protocols.
  • Current basic science research aims to enhance intrinsic healing, suppress extrinsic healing, and reduce friction to improve tendon gliding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and future directions in tendon repair and rehabilitation.
  • To highlight the role of basic science research in improving clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on tendon healing, repair techniques, and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Discussion of emerging biologic therapies and their potential impact on tendon management.

Main Results:

  • Stronger repair techniques and controlled stress application remain the most supported interventions for functional recovery.
  • Biologic therapies hold promise for increasing the 'safety zone' for load and excursion, potentially altering rehabilitation protocols.

Conclusions:

  • While biologic therapies are promising for future tendon repair, current best practices emphasize robust surgical repair and carefully controlled stress application.
  • The hand therapist's role is crucial in optimizing outcomes through meticulous management of stress and motion during tendon healing.