Registry-randomized Comparison of Rehabilitation Regimens After Flexor Tendon Injury in the Thumb

Exclusion Criteria

• •Tendon injury with a defect requiring tendon grafting. Another complete tendon injury in the same hand. Extensive associated injuries, such as fracture, vascular injury with circulatory impairment, large skin defect, or preoperative signs of infection. Patient deemed unsuitable for early active motion therapy due to factors such as lack of cooperation, cognitive impairment, or substance abuse issues.
• •Patient declines follow-up in the HAKIR quality registry. Wound infection making early active motion therapy inappropriate.