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  • Complications following flexor tendon repair are frequent, impacting patient outcomes.
  • Common issues include tendon rupture, adhesion formation, and joint contracture.
  • Several risk factors contribute to these complications, such as preexisting conditions and inappropriate rehabilitation protocols.

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  • To outline common complications in flexor tendon repair.
  • To identify key risk factors associated with these complications.
  • To describe current management strategies for flexor tendon repair failures.

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  • Review of common flexor tendon repair complications.
  • Identification of associated risk factors.
  • Description of surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Tendon rupture, adhesion formation, and joint contracture are prevalent complications.
  • Risk factors include contamination, concurrent fractures, premature loading, and aggressive rehabilitation.
  • Management strategies vary from revision surgery to tenolysis and staged reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of flexor tendon repair complications requires prompt diagnosis and tailored interventions.
  • Addressing risk factors and optimizing rehabilitation are crucial for preventing adverse outcomes.
  • Surgical revision, tenolysis, and staged reconstruction offer viable solutions for different complication scenarios.