[Tendolysis]

From 1974 to 1977, 238 cases of tenolysis were performed. 72% or 171 cases were available for follow-up evaluation. In order to have reproducible values, the study was performed according to the schemes recommended by VERDAN, by WHITE and by KELLY. Good to very good results were obtained in 60% of the flexor tendon tenolyses and 78% of the extensor tenolyses. The results were dependent on the severity of the scarring, location of the injury, duration of immobilization, time interval from last tenolysis procedure, associated injuries, cause of the injury and age of the patient. On the basis of this study, a significant improvement can be expected following tenolysis if the correct indications are followed.