A Diagnostic Algorithm to Guide Operative Intervention of Zone 5 Flexor Injuries.

ABSTRACT: Background: Given the importance of the neurovascular structures in the volar forearm, accurate diagnosis of zone 5 flexor injuries is critical. Purpose: We sought to test the hypothesis that tendinous injury would be more likely in the distal 50% of the forearm and muscle belly injury would be more likely in the proximal 50% of the forearm. Methods: From December 2015 to December 2016, we conducted a prospective clinical study of patients 18 years and older with zone 5 flexor lacerations. We excluded those with concomitant ipsilateral injuries in flexor zones 1 to 4, multiple lacerations in flexor zone 5, prior neurovascular injuries, crush injuries, patients who underwent operative exploration prior to transfer to our facility, and patients who were unable or unwilli

SUBMITTER: Alluri RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8753554 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature