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Flexor Tendon Injuries of the Hand (Updated May 2004)
This chapter is designed to assist the surgeon in all aspects of care of flexor tendon injuries. After a brief historical perspective, a presentation of flexor tendon anatomy and physiology ensues. Diagnosis and classification of flexor tendon injuries are then followed by a description of past and present surgical and post-operative management techniques, expected complications, and outcomes of flexor tendon surgery. The reader will gain an appreciation for the management challenges associated with flexor tendon injuries, but will be armed with a practical knowledge base for their successful treatment.
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