Management of Acute Flexor Tendon Injuries

Abstract

Primary or delayed primary flexor tendon repair of both the profundus and superficialis tendons should be carried out in almost all patients. The use of nonabsorbable sutures with a modified Kessler or Tajima repair technique has proved to be effective. Whenever possible, repair of the flexor tendon sheath is appropriate. A well-supervised program of early motion using either active or passive techniques is also beneficial.