Early active motion following a beveled technique of flexor tendon repair: Report on fifty cases

The biomechanical analysis of a tendon fixation device for flexor tendon repair

“…16 -19 In the clinical setting underestimation of forces after trauma and noncompliance during rehabilitation 20 may explain rupture rates up to 46% of the time, 9 with most between 5% and 10%. [3][4][5][6][7][8]14,15,[21][22][23][24][25] In addition to rupture early mobilization may lead to gapping with adhesion formation and diminished tendon glide and function.…”

Gliding characteristics and gap formation for locking and grasping tendon repairs: a biomechanical study in a human cadaver model

“…4 -10 The relationship between early mobilization and improved clinical results after flexor tendon repair in zone II has been documented in many studies. 5,6,[11][12][13] The most commonly used protocols use early passive motion of the finger to achieve improved tendon motion and to decrease tendon adhesions. 5,6,[12][13][14][15][16] However, the excursions of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tendons are limited during passive mobilization.…”

The Four-Strand Staggered Suture for Flexor Tendon Repair: In Vitro Biomechanical Study

“…4,7,9,[13][14][15][16][17]19,20,25,26,33,36 Most are in vitro experimental studies that used animal or cadaver finger flexor tendons. In this study, cadaver flexor hallucis tendon was used.…”