FLEXOR TENDON LACERATION Flashcards
1
Q
ED Management
A
Clean
Skin closed
Spint with wrist and metacarpophalangeal joint flexed and PIP / DIP in extension
Follow up with plastics in 2 - 3 days
2
Q
Post repair management
A
Cast / Splint for 3 weeks
Removable splint 3 weeks (reading, writing, arithmetic)
Light strengthening / protected activity for 6 weeks
NO SPORTS / HEAVY LIFTING FOR 3 months total
