Conservative management of transverse partial flexor digitorum profundus tendon lacerations in zone 2

Abstract

French

The experience with six patients managed conservatively following transverse partial flexor digitorum profundus tendon lacerations in zone 2 is presented. Four patients who were mobilized using elastic traction experienced no triggering; however, two patients who had unrestricted mobilization immediately following injury developed triggering. The mechanism of triggering and tendon flap formation in the clinical cases is discussed.

Keywords

Hand injury Flexor tendons Tendon injury

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