| Gap formation after flexor tendon repair in zone II. Results with a new controlled motion programme. | |
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PMID: 8159939 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Intratendinous metal markers were used to study gap formation in 36 flexor digitorum profundus repairs during and after early controlled motion with a programme combining dynamic traction and passive flexion to all four digits. The mean gap 3 weeks after operation was 2.5 mm. The mean final gap was 2.6 mm. The results of linear regression analysis showed that gap formation within the observed range from 0 to 8.5 mm did not negatively affect tendon excursions or clinical results in terms of active interphalangeal joint range of motion. These findings are in accordance with the results of a previous study of gap formation in patients treated with a modified traditional Kleinert traction programme. Together the two studies confirm that controlled motion is effective in restricting the adhesions associated with gap formation during postoperative immobilisation. |
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Authors:
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K L Silfverskiöld; E J May |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery / Nordisk plastikkirurgisk forening [and] Nordisk klubb for handkirurgi Volume: 27 ISSN: 0284-4311 ISO Abbreviation: Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg Publication Date: 1993 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-05-16 Completed Date: 1994-05-16 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8707869 Medline TA: Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg Country: SWEDEN |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgren Hospital, University of Göteborg, Sweden. |
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Adolescent Adult Child Female Finger Joint / physiology Fingers / surgery* Humans Linear Models Male Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive* Muscular Diseases / prevention & control Postoperative Complications / prevention & control* Range of Motion, Articular Tendon Injuries / surgery* Tendons / surgery* Tissue Adhesions / prevention & control |
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