Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult ...

This adjustment helped reduce the tension from the deep digital flexor tendon, encouraging sole growth. Six weeks later, Cash ...

“Obviously we hope it isn’t the same deep flexor tendon issue as previously and is just a stone bruise or an abscess,” Moore said. “The injury showed itself after he came back off the ...

As with flexor injuries, early direct repair of an extensor tendon laceration is the preferred treatment. Extensor tendon injuries which present late are often a reconstructive challenge.