Short-term assessment of optimal timing for postoperative rehabilitation after flexor digitorum profundus tendon repair in a canine model.

摘要: Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term outcome following flexor tendon repair for postoperative rehabilitation commencing on day 1 (a common clinical choice) versus 5 (the which, with immobilization, initial gliding resistance is least in model) an vivo canine model. Work flexion (WOF) and strength were evaluated laceration 24 dogs sacrificed 10 days postoperatively. Starting mobilization at resulted no ruptures compared four (33%) group subjected starting 1. While there statistically significant difference WOF between groups 10, a trend toward lower favoring start group, statistical power detect diminished by group. We conclude that 5, when lower, may have advantage over earlier times, surgical edema other factors increase force requirements initiate gliding. plan further studies evaluate longer-term benefits program.