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Review
. 2023 May;39(2):215-225.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2022.12.001.

Hand Flexor Tendon Repair: From Biology to Surgery and Rehabilitation

Cristian Aletto  1 , Rocco Aicale  2 , Francesco Oliva  2 , Nicola Maffulli  3
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Hand Flexor Tendon Repair: From Biology to Surgery and Rehabilitation

Cristian Aletto et al. Hand Clin. 2023 May.

Abstract

Tendon biology and anatomy are crucial to manage hand flexor tendon injuries, not only for surgical treatment but also for rehabilitation; surgeon and physical therapist have to choose zone by zone the best way to manage and restore the normal function of hand flexor tendons.

Keywords: Flexor; Hand; Hand rehabilitation; Tendon; Tendon biology.

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