ASSH 2024 On Demand CME: Flexor Tendon Repair in 2024-Syllabus

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The document discusses various aspects of surgical management and rehabilitation for zone II flexor tendon injuries. It emphasizes the goal of achieving tendon healing without scarring and restoring optimal range of motion. Surgical techniques such as tendon retrieval, looped sutures, and epitendinous sutures are used to improve repair strength and reduce gliding resistance. Additional stability can be provided through the use of micro suture anchors and interosseous wires or sutures. Volar plate augmentation may be used to reinforce the repair and prevent nail plate deformities. Rehabilitation protocols, including early passive motion and early active motion, are important for successful tendon repair. The choice of surgical technique and rehabilitation protocol should be individualized based on the patient's specific injury. Advances in surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols continue to improve outcomes for patients with zone II flexor tendon injuries. <br /><br />The summary of the conference presentations includes discussion on surgical considerations for tendon repair, the timing of tendon repair, the use of wide awake local anesthesia in tendon repair, pulley management for enhanced tendon healing, rehabilitation protocols for flexor tendon reconstruction, and the use of biologics in promoting tendon healing. The document also includes a question and answer session with the presenters.

Keywords

surgical management

rehabilitation

zone II flexor tendon injuries

tendon healing

range of motion

rehabilitation protocols

surgical technique

individualized

advances in surgical techniques

biologics