Thomas A. Douwes , Anne Eva J. Bulstra , Geert Alexander Buijze
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Flexor tendon repair in zone II of the hand: Evidence-based management
Introduction
Flexor tendon injuries require precise surgical repair followed by rehabilitation to ensure optimal recovery and reduce the risk of complications such as tendon rupture, scarring and adhesions. Zone II flexor tendon injuries, which are located between the flexor digitorum superficialis insertion and the A1 pulley, are particularly challenging due to the complex anatomy and the high risk of complication, earning it the nickname "no man's land".
Material and methods
This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM), which involve formulating a clinical question, searching for relevant studies, and critically appraising the quality of the evidence. This included evaluating study design, methods, sample size, and bias. Recommendations were made based on the strength of evidence and the impact of bias. This review addressed eight key questions concerning the diagnosis, repair, and rehabilitation of zone II flexor tendon injuries.
Three review authors independently examined the titles and abstracts of the references retrieved from the searches, selecting all those that were potentially relevant.
Results
Imaging still plays a limited role in diagnosis. Up to an unknown percentage of partial tears may be treated conservatively when comparable stringent rehabilitation principles are used. WALANT technique is not superior. Repair requires a four-strand or multi-strand core suture, with or without an epitendinous suture. Judicious pulley venting is safe and effective. The cornerstone of effective post-operative management in zone II flexor tendon injuries is early controlled mobilization, either passive or active, based on the strength of the repair and patient adherence. Combining this approach with structured therapy and vigilant follow-up is associated with improved range of motion, minimized adhesion formation and optimal functional outcomes in clinical practice.
期刊介绍:
As the official publication of the French, Belgian and Swiss Societies for Surgery of the Hand, as well as of the French Society of Rehabilitation of the Hand & Upper Limb, ''Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation'' - formerly named "Chirurgie de la Main" - publishes original articles, literature reviews, technical notes, and clinical cases. It is indexed in the main international databases (including Medline). Initially a platform for French-speaking hand surgeons, the journal will now publish its articles in English to disseminate its author''s scientific findings more widely. The journal also includes a biannual supplement in French, the monograph of the French Society for Surgery of the Hand, where comprehensive reviews in the fields of hand, peripheral nerve and upper limb surgery are presented.
Organe officiel de la Société française de chirurgie de la main, de la Société française de Rééducation de la main (SFRM-GEMMSOR), de la Société suisse de chirurgie de la main et du Belgian Hand Group, indexée dans les grandes bases de données internationales (Medline, Embase, Pascal, Scopus), Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation - anciennement titrée Chirurgie de la main - publie des articles originaux, des revues de la littérature, des notes techniques, des cas clinique. Initialement plateforme d''expression francophone de la spécialité, la revue s''oriente désormais vers l''anglais pour devenir une référence scientifique et de formation de la spécialité en France et en Europe. Avec 6 publications en anglais par an, la revue comprend également un supplément biannuel, la monographie du GEM, où sont présentées en français, des mises au point complètes dans les domaines de la chirurgie de la main, des nerfs périphériques et du membre supérieur.