Comparison of surgical trends in zone 2 flexor tendon repair between Turkish and international surgeons

Unsal S. S., Yildirim T., ARMANGİL M.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.53, no.6, pp.474-477, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.aott.2019.07.003
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.474-477
  • Keywords: Flexor tendon, Zone II repair, Suture materials, Surgical trends, Survey, CORE SUTURE, MOTION
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate Turkish trends in zone 2 flexor repair with regards to surgical technique, suture materials, anesthesia and post-operative rehabilitation and compare this with international surgeons by modifying Gibson's survey.