Partial flexor tendon injuries: to repair or not.
Journal: Journal Of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Published:
Abstract
The correct management of partially divided flexor tendon injuries is still in dispute. This study compares the results of repair with non-repair in zone 2 injuries. We conclude that tendons divided by 60% or less in cross-sectional area should not be repaired.
Authors
D Mcgeorge, J Stilwell