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- Title
Effects of different rehabilitation approaches after surgery for flexor tendon injuries of the hand: A Cochrane review summary with commentary.
- Authors
Sindel, Dilşad; Akpınar, Fatma Merih
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
TENDON injuries; HAND injuries; RANGE of motion of joints; HAND surgery; POSTOPERATIVE care; SURGICAL complications; TREATMENT effectiveness; THERAPEUTIC immobilization; EXERCISE therapy; REHABILITATION; EVALUATION
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2587-1250), 2022, Vol 68, Issue 4, p538
- ISSN
2587-1250
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5606/tftrd.2022.12066