Abstract

Restoring digital function after flexor tendon injury continues to be one of the great challenges in hand surgery. Advances in our understanding of tendon anatomy, nutrition, healing, and postoperative rehabilitation have generated an evolution of techniques that have enhanced the results of flexor tendon repair. Despite the many gains, problems of stiffness, scarring, and functional impairment persist in frustrating the most experienced hand surgeons and compliant patients. Treatment of flexor tendon injuries requires a thorough knowledge of hand anatomy, atraumatic surgical technique, and a structured program of postoperative rehabilitation.

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