Partially Divided Flexor Tendon Injuries: Should They Be Repaired or Not?

The correct management of partially divided flexor tendon injuries is still controversial. Opinions vary regarding whether partially divided flexor tendon injuries should be repaired. Flexor tendon injuries are common because the tendons lie close to the skin. The tendons are therefore exposed to in...

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Published in:	Surgery journal (New York) Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. e89 - e90
Main Authors:	Duci, Shkelzen B, Ahmeti, Hasan R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Thieme Medical Publishers 01-07-2016 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc
Subjects:	flexor lacerated Review tendon tendon lacerated flexor
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Summary:	The correct management of partially divided flexor tendon injuries is still controversial. Opinions vary regarding whether partially divided flexor tendon injuries should be repaired. Flexor tendon injuries are common because the tendons lie close to the skin. The tendons are therefore exposed to injuries like lacerations and crush injuries, and occasionally they can rupture from where they are joined to the bone. Tendon injuries are the second most common hand injuries in orthopedic patients.
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ISSN:	2378-5128 2378-5136
DOI:	10.1055/s-0036-1593356