Tendon physiology and repair

摘要

Tendon disorders are common and account for a significant proportion of musculoskeletal pain presentations. Tendon pathology can occur in all ages leading to pain and disability that can substantially impact daily function, recreational activities, occupation and quality of life. An understanding of the complex tendon macro- and microscopic structure, along with its physiology and biomechanics provides the basic rationale for its medical or surgical treatments following injury. There are numerous described techniques for surgical repair of ruptured flexor tendons, and therefore it is important to understand the core principles for a successful repair which will be summarized in this article. ? 2021