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Review
. 2015 May;31(2):293-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2014.12.004. Epub 2015 Feb 28.

Management of complications of flexor tendon injuries

Nicholas Pulos  1 , David J Bozentka  2
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Review

Management of complications of flexor tendon injuries

Nicholas Pulos et al. Hand Clin. 2015 May.

Abstract

Innovations in operative techniques, biomaterials, and rehabilitation protocols have improved outcomes after treatment of flexor tendon injuries. However, despite these advances, treatment of flexor tendon injuries remains challenging. The purpose of this review is to highlight the complications of flexor tendon injuries and review the management of these complications.

Keywords: Flexor tendon adhesion; Flexor tendon healing; Flexor tendon injury; Flexor tendon repair; Joint contracture.

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