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  • Pediatric Surgery
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  • Pediatric flexor tendon injuries pose diagnostic and management difficulties.
  • Late diagnosis is common in young children due to examination challenges.

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  • To review the challenges and best practices in diagnosing and managing pediatric flexor tendon injuries.
  • To highlight the importance of tailored surgical and postoperative strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current four- and six-strand repair techniques.
  • Discussion of age- and behavior-specific postoperative management.

Main Results:

  • Four- and six-strand repair techniques are supported by recent evidence.
  • Careful surgical technique is needed to ensure tendon gliding.
  • Postoperative care must be individualized for pediatric patients.

Conclusions:

  • Successful treatment necessitates a fluid, patient-specific approach throughout all management stages.
  • Addressing the unique challenges of pediatric patients is critical for optimal outcomes.