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Flexor Tendon Injury

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Hand-Fingers

Flexor Tendon Injury (Hand)

Cut/rupture to flexor tendon causing loss of finger flexion; urgent specialist care.

Open wound; cannot flex finger; loss of finger cascade; neurovascular check.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Protective splint; urgent hand surgery evaluation; post‑op therapy protocol.

N/A (pre‑op)

12–16+ weeks post‑op program

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

High for full tears

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Confirmed rupture/laceration.

Light ADLs as guided by therapist

12–16+ weeks to functional use

Good with protocol adherence

12–16+ weeks post‑op program

Predictors:

Good with protocol adherence

Adhesions; rupture risk; stiffness

Helpful Devices

Hand & Finger Splint

Waterproof Dressing Cover

Therapy Putty (rehab phase)

Silicone Scar Gel

Silicone Finger Sleeves

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