Update on Zone II Flexor Tendon Injuries. 2014

Christopher J Dy, and Aaron Daluiski

Flexor tendon repair in zone II is particularly challenging because tendon gliding must be restored within a tight fibro-osseous sheath while minimizing the formation of adhesions in surrounding tissues. Meticulous surgical technique using a multistrand core suture and a peripheral suture is needed to produce a tendon that is strong enough to withstand early mobilization. Mechanical strength increases with the number of strands crossing the repair, regardless of the core suture configuration. Early mobilization after flexor tendon repair enhances the strength of the repair and decreases the risk of adhesions and joint stiffness. Satisfactory results have been achieved with either early passive or early active motion rehabilitation protocols; therefore, the choice of postoperative rehabilitation program is at the discretion of the surgeon. Factors such as repair integrity, concurrent injuries, and anticipated patient compliance should be considered in the decision-making process.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005385 Fingers Four or five slender jointed digits in humans and primates, attached to each HAND. Finger
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013536 Suture Techniques Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (SUTURES). Suture Technics,Suture Technic,Suture Technique,Technic, Suture,Technics, Suture,Technique, Suture,Techniques, Suture
D013708 Tendon Injuries Injuries to the fibrous cords of connective tissue which attach muscles to bones or other structures. Injuries, Tendon,Injury, Tendon,Tendon Injury
D014945 Wound Healing Restoration of integrity to traumatized tissue. Healing, Wound,Healings, Wound,Wound Healings
D019637 Orthopedic Procedures Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures. Orthopedic Surgery,Surgery, Orthopedic,Orthopedic Rehabilitation Surgery,Orthopedic Surgical Procedures,Orthopedic Procedure,Orthopedic Rehabilitation Surgeries,Orthopedic Surgeries,Orthopedic Surgical Procedure,Procedure, Orthopedic,Procedure, Orthopedic Surgical,Procedures, Orthopedic,Procedures, Orthopedic Surgical,Rehabilitation Surgeries, Orthopedic,Rehabilitation Surgery, Orthopedic,Surgeries, Orthopedic,Surgeries, Orthopedic Rehabilitation,Surgery, Orthopedic Rehabilitation,Surgical Procedure, Orthopedic,Surgical Procedures, Orthopedic

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