Flexor Tendon Injuries –Repair and Reconstruction-Tendon: Flexor Tendon Injury, Repair, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation Overview

Tendon: Flexor Tendon Injury, Repair, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation Overview

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This chapter discusses various aspects of flexor tendon injury, repair, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. It explains the biology of flexor tendons and the healing process involved. The chapter also describes the different zones of flexor tendon injuries and the anatomy of the flexor tendons and pulley system in the hand. It outlines the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical techniques for acute flexor tendon injuries, including tendon repair and tenolysis. The chapter also discusses the use of tendon grafts and pulley reconstruction in cases of severe flexor tendon damage. It emphasizes the importance of postoperative rehabilitation in achieving optimal outcomes and provides recommendations for different rehabilitation protocols. The chapter concludes by discussing the treatment of secondary flexor tendon injuries and the future directions for improving flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation.

Keywords

flexor tendon injury

tendon repair

reconstruction

rehabilitation

zones of flexor tendon injuries

anatomy of flexor tendons

surgical techniques

postoperative rehabilitation

tendon grafts

severe flexor tendon damage