Tendon

Tendon

Although repair follows the normal pattern of wound healing, there are two main mechanisms whereby nutrients, cells and new vessels reach the severed tendon. Intrinsic healing consists of vincular blood fl ow and synovial di ff usion. Extrinsic heal - ing depends on the formation of fi brous adhesions between the tendon and the tendon sheath. Early active mobilisation following tendon repairs prevents adhesions limiting the range of motion and therefore promotes the more desir ed intrinsic healing. At the same time, tendon repairs must be protected by splintage to avoid rupture. Tendon

Although repair follows the normal pattern of wound healing, there are two main mechanisms whereby nutrients, cells and new vessels reach the severed tendon. Intrinsic healing consists of vincular blood fl ow and synovial di ff usion. Extrinsic heal - ing depends on the formation of fi brous adhesions between the tendon and the tendon sheath. Early active mobilisation following tendon repairs prevents adhesions limiting the range of motion and therefore promotes the more desir ed intrinsic healing. At the same time, tendon repairs must be protected by splintage to avoid rupture. Tendon

Although repair follows the normal pattern of wound healing, there are two main mechanisms whereby nutrients, cells and new vessels reach the severed tendon. Intrinsic healing consists of vincular blood fl ow and synovial di ff usion. Extrinsic heal - ing depends on the formation of fi brous adhesions between the tendon and the tendon sheath. Early active mobilisation following tendon repairs prevents adhesions limiting the range of motion and therefore promotes the more desir ed intrinsic healing. At the same time, tendon repairs must be protected by splintage to avoid rupture.