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  • Title: Management of flexor tendon lacerations in the hand.
    Author: Rankin EA.
    Journal: J Natl Med Assoc; 1978 Apr; 70(4):271-5. PubMed ID: 359822.
    Abstract:
    Flexor tendon injuries in the hand present a real challenge in treatment. Poorly chosen or poorly executed treatment may lead to a functionless finger at best, impairing total hand function. A variety of approaches to treatment of flexor tendon injuries is available to the specially trained surgeon and a particular method is selected based on the merits of the case in question. Primary tendon repair is a viable choice under the proper conditions, while delayed primary repair allows a somewhat broader application of this technique. Flexor tendon grafting remains a very useful operation for the surgeon caring for tendon injuries of the hand.
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