Abstract
Summary Recovery to full function following a tendon injury in the hand continues to be a challenge; therefore, the surgeon requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy, tendon healing, repair techniques, injury patterns and evolving rehabilitation methods to best treat these injuries. Particularly with flexor tendon injuries, current surgical techniques have significantly decreased rupture rates and controlled postoperative mobilization has reduced tendon adhesions that historically complicated repair attempts. In addition to open flexor and extensor tendon lacerations, this review also discusses closed tendon injuries in the hand, including flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and extensor pollicis longus (EPL) ruptures, and mallet and boutonniere deformities.
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