[Pre- and postoperative ultrasound in reconstruction of finger flexor tendons in zone 2].

Abstract

Twenty-five patients with 31 zone 2 flexor tendon injuries were evaluated prospectively by means of high-resolution ultrasonography and clinically. Results were assessed according to Buck-Gramcko's Strickland's, LMS and TAM score. Ultrasonic findings led to individual modifications (abbreviation or prolongation) of postoperative hand therapy and were helpful in decision making for secondary surgery like tenolysis or secondary repair.