Secondary Flexor Tendon Reconstruction: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Flexor tendon injuries of the hand and wrist involve complete or partial severance of the tendon, and primary repair is standard treatment. In cases of significantly delayed presentation, rupture of the repair or segmental tendon loss may require 1- or 2-stage secondary tendon reconstruction where a tendon graft is used. There is a risk of poor functional outcome due to stiffness and reduced range of motion which may affect patient's employment and activities of daily living. This study seeks to systematically evaluate the current evidence to determine outcomes of secondary flexor tendon reconstruction in terms of functional outcomes, complications, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) and costs.

Methods

This is a PROSPERO registered study protocol for syst

SUBMITTER: Kamble R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9266938 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature