Flexor Tendon Repair
Concepts
1. Core suture
Strength of repair proportional to
A. Number of strands crossing the gap (not suture type)
B. Suture size (usually non absorbable braided suture 3/0 or 4/0)
2. Repair strength increases more rapidly with early motion stress
3. Dorsal sutures are stronger but may interfere with blood supply