Publications by authors named "Sara Chevalley"
Article Synopsis
- There is uncertainty about the best rehabilitation method after flexor tendon repair, with some studies favoring active mobilization while others see no difference between active and passive mobilization.
- A randomized controlled trial included 64 patients with flexor tendon injuries, following them for at least 5 years to compare outcomes between active mobilization and passive mobilization with place-and-hold.
- Results showed that passive mobilization led to significantly better long-term range of motion, while grip strength decreased in both groups over time, and both showed improvement in disability-related questionnaires.
Purpose: Mobilization after flexor tendon repair in fingers has been a subject of debate for several years. Many hand surgery clinics have turned to early active mobilization. However, there is no strong scientific evidence suggesting that early active mobilization produces a better range of motion (ROM) than the Kleinert regimen when place and hold is added.
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