An experimental study comparing active mobilization to passive flexion-active extension-active flexion after flexor tendon repair in zone 2.
J Hand Surg Am
; 38(4): 672-6, 2013 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Both passive flexion-active extension and active rehabilitation have shown advantages and disadvantages in tendon healing. The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of a combination of these 2 rehabilitation protocols.METHODS:
A tendon injury model was used in white Leghorn chickens. Thirty-two animals were randomly assigned into 4 groups. We compared an unrestricted active flexion rehabilitation (UA) group with 3 groups starting passive flexion, active extension, and active flexion (PAA) at 5, 9.5 and 14 days after repair. The tensile properties and range of motion of the 3 interphalangeal joints were evaluated for 3 postoperative weeks.RESULTS:
In terms of tensile properties of the operated foot, PAA-14 was higher than any other group, and PAA-5 was the lowest. There was no significant difference between the PAA-9.5 and UA. For the range of motion, there were significant differences between all 4 groups UA increased the most, PAA-14 increased the least, and PAA-5 increased more than PAA-9.5. For the rupture rate, UA and PAA-5 were higher than were PAA-9.5 and PAA-14.CONCLUSIONS:
The results indicate that the PAA-9.5 and UA may give the best balance (tensile properties, range of motion, rupture rates) of these rehabilitation protocols. PPA-9.5 and UA had similar moderate tensile properties. When considering an increased range of motion, the UA method may be the most appropriate despite its higher rupture rate. When considering a lower rupture rate, PAA-9.5 may be the most suitable. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic III.
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Asunto principal:
Traumatismos de los Tendones
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Rango del Movimiento Articular
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Procedimientos Ortopédicos
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Terapia por Ejercicio
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Animals
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2013
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