Nahttechniken und Nahtmaterial in der Beugesehnenchirurgie.

Adhesions and scar formation between flexor tendons and the surrounding tissue can currently only be prevented by mobilization oft he flexor tendon. Active treatment concepts are more favorable than passive mobilization. The main risks of flexor tendon repair are rupture of the tendon suture, gradually progressive dehiscence and inhibition of tendon gliding within the tendon sheath. Currently, there is no consensus with respect to the optimal suture technique and suture material. Nevertheless, there are some noteworthy principles, such as the use of suture material with a greater diameter, locked suture techniques, sutures with four or more strands as well as simple circular running sutures. A technically acceptable compromise, even for persons with less practice, is currently a 4-thread suture in combination with a circular running suture, which guarantees sufficient stability for active postoperative treatment without causing resistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]