The use of ADCON-T/N after repair of zone II flexor tendons.

Abstract

This double-blinded randomised clinical trial investigated whether application of ADCON-T/N to zone II tendon repairs improved their outcome. Fifty-nine patients were randomised into control or ADCON-T/N treated groups and all followed an early mobilisation regime following tendon repair. Tendon rupture rates were comparable between the control and ADCON-T/N treated patients. At six months follow-up, the ADCON-T/N treated group had better proximal interphalangeal motion.

• Authors: S H Liew, T Potokar, G L Bantick, I Morgan, C Ford, M S Murison
• Journal: Chirurgie de la main (Chir Main) Vol. 20 Issue 5 Pg. 384-7 (Oct 2001) ISSN: 1297-3203 [Print] France
• PMID: 11723779 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• ADCON-T-N
• Carbohydrates
• Polymers

Topics

• Adult
• Carbohydrates (therapeutic use)
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Finger Injuries (pathology, surgery)
• Fingers (pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Polymers (therapeutic use)
• Range of Motion, Articular
• Rupture
• Tendon Injuries (pathology, surgery)
• Treatment Outcome