Intrasynovial Flexor Tendon Repair by Martin I. Boyer, Richard H. Gelberman, Meghan E. Burns, Haralambos Dinopoulos, Rosemarie Hofem, and Matthew J. Silva J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume 83(6): June 1, 2001 ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Figs. 1-A through 1-D Postoperative passive-rehabilitation protocols. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Fig. 1-B The digits were then brought into full flexion. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
For the dogs in the low-force group, the wrist was then brought into extension while the digits were maintained in flexion. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
For the dogs in the high-force group, the wrist and digits were simultaneously brought into full extension. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Comparison of ultimate force versus time between rehabilitation protocols for tendons repaired with use of the four-strand technique. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Comparison of ultimate force versus time between suture techniques. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Repair-site rigidity versus time. Martin I. Boyer et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001;83: ©2001 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.