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Abstract
The developments in flexor tendon repairs have remarkably changed the methods of surgical repair of the flexor tendons and treatment of the critical annular pulleys, as well as the postoperative active motion protocols. The article summarizes the current knowledge and clinical methods in treating flexor tendon injuries, the keys to achieving reliable clinical repairs, and recent evolution in repair techniques and rehabilitation.Entities:
Keywords: Early active motion; Flexor tendon; Pulley release or venting; Repair methods; Secondary surgeries
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31103074 DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.02.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Plast Surg ISSN: 0094-1298 Impact factor: 2.017