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Primary or delayed primary flexor tendon repair followed by early guided motion rehabilitation protocols are considered the gold standard treatment of flexor tendon injuries. Ideally, prompt end-to-end repair follows early diagnosis of an acute flexor tendon laceration. In general, primary repair can be attempted up to 3–6 weeks after zone I–V injuries in uncomplicated cases.

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van Minnen, L.P., Moojen, T.M. (2015). Flexor Tendon Reconstruction. In: Trail, I., Fleming, A. (eds) Disorders of the Hand. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6560-6_4

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