Primary flexor tendon repair followed by immediate controlled mobilization

J Hand Surg Am · 1977 · Classic · cited 533 times

Graham Lister, Harold E. Kleinert, Joseph E. Kutz, Erdoğan Atasoy

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONFoundational study establishing that primary flexor tendon repair followed by immediate controlled mobilization improves outcomes, underpinning modern zone 2 tendon rehabilitation protocols.

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