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Update on tendon repair

J V Ingari1, W C Pederson

  • 1Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1997
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Advances in acute tendon repair, including new surgical techniques and early rehabilitation, show progress. However, hand surgeons continue to seek the perfect solution for tendon injury management.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

  • Significant progress in acute tendon repair management over the past decade.
  • Historical challenges in primary flexor tendon repair, particularly in "no man's land" (Zone II).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in acute tendon repair strategies.
  • To highlight ongoing challenges and the pursuit of an optimal tendon repair solution.

Main Methods:

  • Review of new surgical techniques, such as the epitenon-first approach for flexor tendons.
  • Integration of early motion rehabilitation protocols.
  • Pharmacologic interventions to prevent adhesions.
  • Utilization of noninvasive imaging, including MR imaging, for repair assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrated improvements in acute flexor and extensor tendon repair outcomes.
  • Successful implementation of combined therapeutic strategies.
  • Enhanced ability to assess repair integrity noninvasively.

Conclusions:

  • Current strategies represent substantial progress but are not yet the "perfect" solution.
  • Continued innovation is necessary to overcome remaining challenges in tendon repair.
  • The evolution of tendon repair reflects an ongoing quest for optimal patient outcomes.