Results of primary extensor tendon repair in relation to the zone of injury and pre-operative outcome estimation

摘要

The outcome of primary extensor repair in hand surgery has been widely explored, but little systematic effort has been made to investigate the influence of the anatomical zone of tendon injury. Therefore, the aim of our study was to assess the outcome of primary extensor tendon repair with a special focus on the pre-operative state and Verdan’s anatomical zones. Our hypothesis being tested was that the outcome after primary extensor repair depends on the complexity of trauma and the site of lesion.