Abstract:Background and objectiveThe incidence of flexor tendon injury is estimated to be 7-14 per 100,000 population. In India, such injuries are common and about 5% of these injuries require repair of the flexor tendon. In the present study, we share our experience of hand flexor tendon repair at a tertiary care center in western India.
Material and methodsOver a period of three years, 45 patients were admitted for tendon repair. After performing a proper evaluation, patients were taken for tendon repair. Primary out… Show more
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