Injury and Section of Flexors in Zone II
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Flexor tendon repair is a challenging task in hand surgery, with numerous studies and publications on the subject. The incidence of flexor tendon injuries in India is estimated to be around 14/100,000-person years. The fingers are characterized by five zones: Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, and Zone V. Reparation of these zones involves flap extension, suturing, and band repair. However, tendon repair is fraught with complications, with the most catastrophic outcome being rupture. Tendon adhesions are a common consequence of the healing process and can be limited with atraumatic surgical techniques, robust repair, and early mobilization strategies. Ultrasound imaging is helpful in determining the continuity of the flexor tendon. Tenolysis surgery may be necessary if treatment is unsuccessful, but is generally recommended after three to six months.
Authors: Centro de Alta Especialidad Dr. Rafael Lucio, Xalapa, Veracruz., César Enrique Pedraza Falcón, Valeria Andrea Castro Cordero, Universidad Anahuac Mexico Norte., Diego Clemente Moreno, IMSS El Marqués, Angélica Bacilio Pomposo, CMN La Raza IMSS, Ricardo Alonso Beltrán Mejía, Centro Médico ABC, Jorge Manuel Montelongo Hernandez, Sandra Mariela Rodríguez Flores, Leonardo Esteban Mata Sansores, Miguel De Hoyos Riebeling, Centro Médico ABC, Lennin Eduardo Paredes Duarte, Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, José Emiliano González Flores, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM Campus Ciudad de México, Iván San Pedro Rodríguez, Mariana Maya Mulhia, Mario Ramírez Gómez, Universidad Anahuac Mexico Norte.
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401396192