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Repair of flexor tendons by intratendinous tendon suture
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This study shows that an intratendinous suture method effectively repairs severed flexor tendons in fingers and palms. The technique yielded satisfactory outcomes in 79% of patients, including children, with minimal circulatory disturbance.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Flexor tendon injuries in the hand and fingers are common.
- Secondary repairs for these injuries can be challenging.
- Pediatric hand trauma requires specialized treatment approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of an intratendinous suture technique for flexor tendon repair.
- To assess outcomes in a diverse patient population, including children.
- To analyze the impact of the technique on digital circulation and adhesion formation.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 50 patients undergoing intratendinous flexor tendon repair over three years.
- Inclusion of both primary and secondary repairs, with a significant cohort of pediatric patients (<15 years).
- Assessment of surgical outcomes, including range of motion, patient satisfaction, and complication rates.
Main Results:
- Satisfactory or excellent results were achieved in 79% of the 50 patients.
- The intratendinous technique demonstrated minimal disruption to tendon blood supply.
- Adhesion formation was limited, with good outcomes anticipated following tenolysis if necessary.
Conclusions:
- The intratendinous suture method is a viable and effective technique for repairing severed flexor tendons in the hand and fingers.
- This approach is suitable for both adult and pediatric populations, including secondary repairs.
- The technique's favorable impact on circulation and limited adhesion development contribute to positive functional recovery.
Abstract:
In a three year period, severed flexor tendons in the fingers and palm of 50 patients were repaired using an intratendinous suture method. The majority were secondary repairs, and 21 of 50 were in children less than 15 years of age. Results were satisfactory, with 79% being rated as good or excellent. The technique apparently causes little disturbance in the circulation, and if adhesions develop, they are limited and good results can be expected from tenolysis.