5. How to define experts and developers of a technique? Two kinds of surgeons can be
classified as level 5 (expert):(a) surgeons who have contributed to knowledge or treatments …

Abstract Study Design Systematic review. Introduction The rehabilitation of patients following
flexor tendon injury has progressed from immobilization to true active flexion with the …

Background: Flexor tendon injury constitutes a considerable trauma workload for hand
surgeons, and a vast amount of research is dedicated toward improving outcomes in tendon …

New developments in primary tendon repair in recent decades include stronger core tendon
repair techniques, judicious and adequate venting of critical pulleys, followed by a …

Tendon injuries are common diseases. The healing capacity of tendon is limited due to its
special composition of extra-cellular matrix and hypocellularity and hypovascularity. The …

Following upper extremity nerve and tendon reconstruction, rehabilitation is necessary to
achieve optimal function and outcome. In this review, the authors present current evidence …

We repaired complete divisions of flexor tendons in zone 2 in 54 fingers using a six-strand
core M-Tang repair method. Partial active digital motion started with early passive digital …

We present the outcomes of flexor pollicis longus tendon repairs in 34 thumbs using a six-
strand M-Tang repair with venting of one or two pulleys according to site of tendon …

We have repaired lacerated flexor tendons within 4 to 5 weeks and have found similar
outcomes with primary repairs immediately after surgery. With a strong repair technique …

Tendon injuries of the hand that require surgical repair often heal with excess scarring and
adhesions to adjacent tissues. This can compromise the natural gliding mechanics of the …