Partial Flexor Tendon Injuries: To Repair or Not
- 1 April 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Vol. 17 (2), 176-177
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0266-7681(92)90083-e
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.Keywords
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