Effects of different rehabilitation approaches after surgery for flexor tendon injuries of the hand: A Cochrane review summary with commentary.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Sindel, Dilşad; Akpınar, Fatma Merih
- Source
- Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2587-1250); 2022, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p538-542, 5p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 25871250
The article presents the discussion on rehabilitation being crucial after surgical repair of flexor tendon injuries in preventing long-term loss of functions. Topics include applying stress in the early postoperative period in promoting tendon gliding being a critical part of rehabilitation; and maintaining in a balanced way by early mobilization for gaining range of motion (ROM) without loading too much stress on the surgical repair.