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A Novel Tenorrhaphy Suture Technique with Tissue Engineered Collagen Graft to Repair Large Tendon Defects
Published on: December 10, 2021
Evidence-based flexor tendon repair
Isabella M Mehling1, Annika Arsalan-Werner1, Michael Sauerbier1
1Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Trauma Center, BG Trauma Center Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstrasse 430, Frankfurt am Main 60389, Germany.
Abstract:
The goal of flexor tendon repair is to achieve normal range of motion of the finger or thumb. The surgical approach depends on the level of injury. Multistrand core suture repairs are recommended for primary flexor tendon repair. It is evident that at least 4 strands are required to an initiate and active range of motion protocol. The epitendinous suture can also increase the strength of the repair. Careful attention to the post-operative therapy regiment is critical to a successful repair.
