Biological Amnion Prevents Flexor Tendon Adhesion in Zone II: A Controlled, Multicentre Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tendon adhesion to surrounding tissues is the most common complication reported after tendon repair. To date, effective solutions to prevent tendon injury are still lacking.

Materials and methods

A total of 89 patients with flexor tendon injury in zone II were recruited. The patients were divided into a control group, a poly-DL-lactic acid (PDLLA) group, and an amnion group according to the different tendon treatments applied. The control group was not subjected to other treatments. PDLLA and bioamniotic membranes were, respectively, used to wrap broken ends in the PDLLA and amnion membrane groups. The patients were followed at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery and the ranges of active flexion and extension lag in the proximal and distal interphalangeal jo

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6470416 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature