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Effect of a Text Message–Based Support Program on Outcomes of Patients After Flexor Tendon Injury Repair
Although the effectiveness of using text messages in home-based rehabilitation programs has been investigated, its ability to engage patients in home rehabilitation exercises and, as a result, improve hand outcomes, specifically in patients with flexor tendon injuries, has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine whether the addition of a text message–based intervention to usual care is effective in improving hand outcomes in patients with flexor tendon injuries after repair.The Impact of Social Deprivation and Hand Therapy Attendance on Range of Motion After Flexor Tendon Repair
To examine the influence of social deprivation and hand therapy attendance on active range of motion (AROM) outcomes following flexor tendon repair.Comparative Accuracy of 1.5T MRI, 3T MRI, and Static Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Small Gaps in Repaired Flexor Tendons: A Cadaveric Study
We hypothesized that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) would more accurately diagnose small gaps (<6 mm) after flexor tendon repair than static ultrasound (US) and that suture artifact would negatively impair accuracy.Use of Thermoplastic Rings Following Venting of Flexor Tendon Pulleys: A Biomechanical Analysis
Normal digital flexion relies on flexor tendon pulleys to convert linear muscular force to angular digital motion. However, there is a growing trend to vent them partially during flexor tendon repair. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of a thermoplastic ring, acting as an external pulley, on flexor tendon biomechanics and finger range of motion (ROM) after pulley venting.
