A randomized controlled trial comparing controlled active motion and early passive mobilization protocols for rehabilitation of repaired flexor tendons in zone II.

Background: Flexor tendon injuries in zone II of the hand pose serious clinical complications due to the high risk of adhesion formation and suboptimal clinical outcomes, although controlled active motion (CAM) and early passive mobilization (EPM) are standard protocols used during rehabilitation.

Objective: This randomized trial compared functional outcomes between CAM and EPM systems after zone II flexor tendon repair.

Methods: Forty patients with entire zone II flexor digitorum profundus and superficialis tears were randomly assigned to either the CAM or EPM protocol for 12 weeks' rehabilitation.

Clove and Thyme Essential Oils: From Molecular Docking to Food Application-A Study of Their Preservative Properties in Buttermilk.

This study investigates clove (CEO) and thyme (TEO) essential oils as natural preservatives, focusing on their composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and application in buttermilk. In the first part, GC-MS analysis identified eugenol (73.45%) and thymol (27.