Factors influencing the management of the flexor tendon injuries in the hand
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Vol. 8, Issue 2 (30 Sep. 2002), pp.253-259, 7 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2002-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
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Abstract EN
Thirty-three patients with flexor tendon injuries in 68 fingers were studied.
They were 78.8 % males 21.2 % females.
Age was range between 16-45 years.
Patients were assigned into two zone groups; zone II & V.
Twenty six fingers (38.2 %) were in zone II, and 42 (61.8 %) were in zone V.
Primary repair was done in 42.6 % and delayed in 57.4 %.
Both tendons (FDS* & FDP**) were repaired in 43 fingers, isolated FDP were repaired in 25 fingers.
Postoperatively, only 31 fingers were managed with early active extension / passive flexion technique.
The final results were evaluated by Louisville criteria and were Satisfactory (excellent and good) in 41 fingers (60.4 %).
The results were correlated to the involved zones, timing of the repair, type of the repair and the post-operative management program.
It is concluded from this study that it is preferable to repair both tendons if possible by delayed primary repair with early mobilization when a trained surgeon and surgical resources are available.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muradian, Avadis A.. 2002. Factors influencing the management of the flexor tendon injuries in the hand. Basrah Journal of Surgery،Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.253-259.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muradian, Avadis A.. Factors influencing the management of the flexor tendon injuries in the hand. Basrah Journal of Surgery Vol. 8, no. 2 (Sep. 2002), pp.253-259.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370207
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muradian, Avadis A.. Factors influencing the management of the flexor tendon injuries in the hand. Basrah Journal of Surgery. 2002. Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.253-259.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370207
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Journal Articles
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references : p. 259
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BIM-370207