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Review
. 2019 Aug;44(8):680-686.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.02.010. Epub 2019 May 18.

Postsurgical Rehabilitation of Flexor Tendon Injuries

Christopher S Klifto  1 , Jared Bookman  2 , Nader Paksima  2
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Review

Postsurgical Rehabilitation of Flexor Tendon Injuries

Christopher S Klifto et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Rehabilitation after surgical repair of flexor injuries is a controversial topic. Motion at the repair site decreases risk for adhesions but increases risk for rupture. We review the current concepts behind various rehabilitation protocols based on zone of injury and the evidence behind each.

Keywords: flexor tendon injury; flexor tendon repair; rehabilitation.

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