The adhesion of flexor tendon
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Complete rupture of the flexor tendon in zone II; 2. Aged 21 to 65 years, male or female; 3. The time from injury to operation was less than 6 h; 4. The soft tissue allowed direct skin closure; 5. Only one hand was injured; 6. Written informed consent to undergo the surgical procedure.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Thumb injuries; 2. Patients with vascular injuries requiring revascularisation; 3. Concomitant phalanx fractures or other injuries needing immobilisation; 4. The tendon was secondary ruptured; 5. Loss of skin substance requiring grafts or flaps; 6. Uncompensated diabetes, autoimmune collagenopathies, neoplasia haemocoagulative alterations or psychic disorders and smokers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of active digital motion; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The functional recovery of flexor tendons; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Department of Hand Surgery,The Third Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University