Abstract
Introduction: Hand injuries can affect anyone at any age, causing impairment in hand and arm function as well as a reduced quality of life. However, no research has looked at hand disability and quality of life following Zone II flexor tendon repair following a hand injury. Our goal is to gather more data and gain a better knowledge of the challenges patients face following a hand injury so that we may better allocate resources in the health-care sector in the future based on patient numbers, injury patterns, and health condition. Methods: Patients aged between 20 – 55 years with Zone II flexor tendon injury treated January 2019 to December 2021 department of Plastic Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital were included. Health-related outcome questionnaires, i.e. Quick DASH, SF-36, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and general information were mailed to the patients (time from injury: > 1.5–2.5 years). The participants were categorized based on the age, gender, severity of injury, and previous employment status. Results: Fifty three participants responded [response rate 60%; non-responders (n = 36); Women were older than men at the time of injury (p = 0.04) and differed regarding living conditions.
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