Publications by authors named "Justin Stehr"
Zone 2 of the hand, which stretches from the region between the A1 pulley at the distal palmar crease to the insertion of the FDS tendon at the end of the A4 pulley, is notable for its high complication rate following surgery. Many of these complications, such as adhesions, contractures, and tendon rupture, can be avoided through adequate rehabilitation. We document the rehabilitation protocol at Vanderbilt University Medical center, which is characterized by 4 phases.
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- Flexor zone 2 refers to the space between the A1 and A4 pulleys in the hand, where flexor tendon injuries are challenging to treat due to high complication rates.
- This area is known as "no man's land" because surgeries often lead to issues like adhesions, contractures, and tendon ruptures.
- Advances in surgical techniques, suture materials, and rehabilitation practices have led to better outcomes for repairs in this difficult zone.