Digital function following delayed flexor tendon repair in no - man's land

Between February 1999 and December 2000, 112 fingers in 97 patients with neglected cut both flexor tendons in zone-II of the hand were treated by delayed primary repair. There were 79 males and 33 females with ages ranged from 4 to 68 years with an average age of 21 years. Most of the injuries [65] occurred at work and home accidents due to the careless use of cutting tools in 38 fingers and due to personal behavior factors in the remaining 9 digits. Radiologically, all digits were free from any bone or joint abnormalities and clinically, 19 digits were presented with mild to moderate limitation of passive motion of IP joints. The mean period of lapsing between injury and repair was 10 days with a range of 14-35 days