| Gap formation during controlled motion after flexor tendon repair in zone II: a prospective clinical study. | |
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PMID: 1613237 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Intratendinous metal markers were used to study the formation of gaps in flexor digitorum profundus tendon repairs during and after early controlled motion with dynamic flexion traction and to evaluate their significance for results in 34 digits with repairs in zone II. The mean (+/- SD) final repair elongation was 3.2 (+/- 3.6) mm. Linear regression analysis showed a general trend toward an inverse relationship between elongation and clinical results in terms of active interphalangeal joint range of motion, but the correlation was weak, and in the individual case gap formation was a poor predictor of clinical result. Gaps of up to 10 mm were quite compatible with good function. The results indicate that controlled motion is effective in restricting the formation of adhesions associated with gap formation during postoperative immobilization. |
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Authors:
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K L Silfverskiöld; E J May; A H Törnvall |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of hand surgery Volume: 17 ISSN: 0363-5023 ISO Abbreviation: J Hand Surg Am Publication Date: 1992 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-07-30 Completed Date: 1992-07-30 Revised Date: 2009-06-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7609631 Medline TA: J Hand Surg Am Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 539-46 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sahlgren Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Finger Joint / physiopathology*, surgery Humans Middle Aged Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive / methods* Postoperative Care* Prospective Studies Range of Motion, Articular / physiology* Regression Analysis Tendon Injuries / physiopathology*, surgery Time Factors Traction |
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