Flexor Tendon Repair Postoperative Rehabilitation: The Saint John Protocol. Issue 11 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Higgins, Amanda; Lalonde, Donald H.
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 4:Issue 11(2016:Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001134
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: The Saint John Protocol describes a rehabilitation program of up to half a fist of protected true active finger flexion beginning 3 to 5 days after flexor tendon repair. We no longer use full fist place and hold. We illustrate with film and text the reasons for these changes. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.