Recent research has focused on various aspects of flexor tendon repair, including the effectiveness of different rehabilitation protocols, the impact of social factors on recovery, and the ...

Coert et al [22] have recently examined the flexor tendon-pulley interaction after tendon repair. Using human fresh-frozen cadaver fingers, they reported on the gliding resistance between the FDP ...

Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult ...

Please note: These guidelines are specific to surgical approaches and should be approved by your surgeon prior to use for your optimal safety.

Please note: These guidelines are specific to surgical approaches and should be approved by your surgeon prior to use for your optimal safety.

Veteran right-hander Daniel Bard missed the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right ...

The superficial digital flexor tendon is much more commonly affected than the deep digital flexor ... Generally, the swelling returns with premature work or stress. It can take 8 to 11 months for the ...

In some cases, the flexor tendon may only be partially torn. When this happens, it may still be possible to bend the finger but only slightly. These types of injuries are often the most difficult to ...

According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Houston Astros starting pitchers Luis Garcia (elbow) and Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will not be ready for Opening Day. McTaggart noted that both pitchers ...