Flexor Tendon Injury

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Flexor Tendon Repair Approaches

Surgical repair strands 2, 4 or 6+

More threads = more stable = earlier PROM/AROM

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Tension-Limiting Mobility Progression

Immobilization > controlled PROM > AROM

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All protocols for flexor tendon injuries will involve what kind of splint

Dorsal Blocking Splint w/ affected finger in flexion

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Why is early immobilization is rarely used

It increases risk for stiffness and longer healing time

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