Background: Restoration of function following flexor tendon repair in zone II represents a
difficult clinical problem. Despite many publications on rehabilitation methods, there exists …

Purpose To systematically review various flexor tendon rehabilitation protocols and to
contrast those using early passive versus early active range of motion. Methods We …

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: Hand trauma requires specific rehabilitation protocol depending on the
different structures involved. According to type of surgical intervention, and for monitoring …

The World Health Organization's model of health suggests that tendon and nerve injury
outcomes can be assessed in terms of impairment, activity limitations, and participation …

Adherence is believed to be essential in ensuring a successful clinical outcome. There is a
paucity of research available investigating adherence and the effect of nonadherence in …

Background Postoperative rehabilitation of the flexor tendons in the hand consists of a short
period of immobilisation while pain and swelling diminish, followed by progressive …

Background: Gap formation is a common complication after flexor tendon repair and is
associated with adhesion formation, tendon rupture, and decreased strength. The purpose …

PURPOSE: To compare the efficacy of therapeutic activities that mimick the activities of daily
living with that of traditionally used therapeutic exercises in the management of injured …

Hand injuries are common and have a significant impact on daily life. However, the factors
associated with functional outcome after hand injuries are not well established. The purpose …