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Flexor tendon injuries.

Hari Venkatramani1, Vigneswaran Varadharajan1, Praveen Bhardwaj1

  • 1Plastic Surgery & Trauma Reconstructive Surgery, Ganga Hospitals, Coimbatore, India.

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Successful flexor tendon repair hinges on understanding surgical techniques and prioritizing early active mobilization. Mastering the balance between strong repair and unimpeded gliding is key for optimal patient outcomes in hand surgery.

Keywords:
Core suturesEarly passive mobilizationFlexor zones of handPulley system

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Flexor tendon injuries are common in hand surgery, with ongoing evolution in surgical and therapeutic techniques.
  • Despite extensive literature, controversies persist regarding optimal treatment and rehabilitation protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail anatomical and technical considerations for successful flexor tendon repair.
  • To emphasize the critical role of rehabilitation in achieving successful outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical and technical aspects of flexor tendon repair.
  • Discussion of current trends, including multi-strand core sutures and early active mobilization.
  • Emphasis on the principles of rehabilitation following surgical repair.

Main Results:

  • Recognition and mastery of surgical principles are foundational for successful flexor tendon repair.
  • Early active mobilization is essential for improving the quality of the repaired tendon.
  • Achieving a balance between repair strength and tendon gliding is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • The rehabilitation process is a major determinant of success after flexor tendon repair.
  • Practice and knowledge of basic principles enable mastery of flexor tendon repair and gliding.
  • Current trends favor multi-strand core sutures and early active mobilization for improved outcomes.