Management of acute flexor tendon injuries
Strickland, J.W.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 14(4): 827-849
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 6355960 Document Number: 217307
Primary or delayed primary flexor tendon repair of both the profundus and superficialis tendons should be carried out in almost all patients. The use of nonabsorbable sutures with a modified Kessler or Tajima repair technique has proved to be effective. Whenever possible, repair of the flexor tendon sheath is appropriate. A well-supervised program of early motion using either active or passive techniques is also beneficial.
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