[Finger flexor tenolysis]

Abstract

Flexor tendon adhesions in zone II are common. The origin of these adhesions is multifactorial. Flexor tenolysis consists of releasing the adhesions to restore the tendon's normal path and the patient's active range of motion. This surgery is complex and extremely delicate. It must be associated with early active mobilization. Any surgical procedure that would hamper this active mobilization must be completed before the flexor tenolysis. The patient should be informed of the risk of flexor digitorum profundus rupture, which is the main complication of this surgery.

Keywords: Adhesions; Adhérences; Flexor tendons; Fléchisseurs; Tenolysis; Ténolyse.