Improving Outcomes in Tendon Repair: A Critical Look at the Evidence for Flexor Tendon Repair and Rehabilitation

Conclusions: Early active mobilization remains the only long-term proven strategy to improve outcomes. Incorporating intraoperative mobilization using “wide-awake” surgery could emerge to further improve tendon outcomes. Good surgical approach, meticulous surgery, up-to-date physiotherapy regimens, and patient education remain the cornerstone of obtaining best outcomes.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: CME Source Type: research