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Early active mobilization after flexor tendon repairs

P Gratton1

  • 1Hand Clinic, Windsor, Berkshire, Great Britain.

Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Early active mobilization after flexor tendon repair is feasible with simple splinting and early movement. This simplified regimen enhances patient and staff compliance, improving outcomes for hand injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Traditional flexor tendon repair required complex splinting and strict patient adherence.
  • High patient compliance was necessary to prevent joint contractures and tendon adhesions.
  • Existing methods posed challenges for both patients and healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of a simplified splinting and early mobilization protocol for flexor tendon injuries.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of early active movement post-flexor tendon repair.
  • To establish a treatment regimen with improved patient and staff compliance.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study in Belfast introduced simple hand splinting and early passive/active movement (within 48 hours).
  • The methodology was validated in a subsequent study in Sheffield.
  • Three studies were conducted to summarize the treatment regimen and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The simplified regimen proved feasible and effective in pilot and subsequent studies.
  • Early active mobilization, starting within 48 hours post-repair, was safely implemented.
  • The protocol demonstrated success in preventing joint contractures and tendon adhesions.

Conclusions:

  • The key to successful early active mobilization lies in the simplicity of the treatment regimen.
  • A single, unaltered plaster application provides a safe environment for early movement.
  • This approach enhances patient and staff compliance, leading to better outcomes in flexor tendon repair.

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