Flexor tendon injuries are common, particularly in the fingers, and can significantly ... has focused on various aspects of flexor tendon repair, including the effectiveness of different ...

Late direct repair ... of the tendon may make it difficult to regain acceptable motion of the finger; other reconstructive options must therefore be considered. (Figs. 1-4) After a flexor tendon ...

The complexity and interrelationships of the extensor mechanism make it distinctly different from the flexor mechanism finger ... early direct repair of an extensor tendon laceration is the ...