Abstract
Two views of tendon healing’s capability have prevailed since the early 1940’s. This presentation will outline the change in perspective regarding the primary tendon repair potential of intrasynovial flexor tendons and the clinical innovations that have been devised to reduce the inflammatory response and to improve the functional and structural characteristics of repair. Specifically, advanced suture, rehabilitation, and salvage techniques for tendon injuries will be discussed.
The abstracts were prepared by Professor Jegan Krishnan. Correspondence should be addressed to him at the Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park 5047, Australia.
