Tendon Healing and Rehabilitation
Phases: inflammatory (days 1–7), proliferative (days 3–21), remodeling (weeks–months). Intrinsic (tenocyte) vs extrinsic (synovial/paratenon) healing; adhesion formation from extrinsic fibroblasts. Early controlled mobilization enhances tensile strength and reduces adhesions in flexor tendons. Suture techniques: core locking (e.g., 4–6 strand) + epitendinous running improves gap resistance. Rehab protocols: Kleinert, Duran (flexor); early active motion in selected repairs.
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10What is the primary characteristic of the inflammatory phase of tendon healing?
mcqWhich type of tendon healing is primarily facilitated by tenocytes?
mcqWhich rehabilitation protocol emphasizes early active motion in selected flexor tendon repairs?
mcqWhat is the main advantage of early controlled mobilization after tendon repair?
mcqIn the proliferative phase of tendon healing, what is primarily synthesized?
mcqWhich suture technique is known to improve gap resistance in tendon repairs?
mcqWhat is a potential consequence of extrinsic healing in tendon injuries?
mcqWhich factor is NOT typically associated with delayed tendon healing?
mcqDuring which phase of tendon healing does collagen maturation primarily occur?
mcqWhat role do proteoglycans play in tendon structure?