IN CIVILIAN life, acute suppurative tenosynovitis and trauma to the joint phalanges are the most common causes of loss of flexor function in the hand. Loss of flexor function means loss of the "hook ...

What is Flexor Tendon Injuries? Tendons are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones and control the hand movement. The muscles that control the finger movement are located in the forearm. Long ...

Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult to ...

Hand infections represent a significant clinical challenge due to the complex anatomy and essential function of the hand. Among these, flexor tenosynovitis—a deep-seated infection of the tendon sheath ...

A major challenge in tendon injury is the weak intrinsic healing capacity of tendon that may cause rupture of the repair after surgery. Growth factors are believed to be critical during tendon healing ...

Colby Lewis, Texas Rangers reliable right-handed starting pitcher, will undergo surgery this week to repair a flexor tendon at his right elbow. He reportedly had an MRI that revealed the small tear ...

Nationals right-hander Derek Law tells reporters, including Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com and Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post, that he has a partial tear of his flexor tendon. He will ...

Thirty-one-year-old closer Joel Hanrahan has had a rough start to his tenure with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Pirates in the offseason. Now we know why – a torn flexor tendon in his ...

CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner had surgery on his right hand after the season ended. The 27-year-old Hoerner had right flexor tendon surgery on Oct. 11, according to the Cubs. Dr.

More MLB: Power Rankings | Expert Picks | Latest news & notes | Fantasy news The comeback from Tommy John surgery has been arduous for Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley. He has dealt with numerous ...

Studies at both the molecular and cellular level are needed to better determine how tendon injuries occur, said a group of researchers in the United Kingdom. Only then can appropriate treatment and ...

The goal of late tendon repair is to allow a return to normal function with no pain. Options for late reconstructive treatment of flexor tendon injuries include direct repair, tenolysis, one-stage ...