Hand Flexor Tendon Repair: From Biology to Surgery and Rehabilitation.

Hand Clin · May 2023 · Review

Aletto C, Aicale R, Oliva F, Maffulli N

Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Italy

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews how tendon biology and zone-specific anatomy should guide both surgical repair and rehabilitation strategies for flexor tendon injuries.
Abstract, as published

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.

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