The conventional practices used in flexor tendon repair have remained unchanged in many units. Because clinical cases vary considerably, some situations may merit more unusual methods. Here the author describes a few methods that have been used in flexor tendon repair. This article discusses a few methods that are clinically useful in treating some patients but are not commonly described. The newer tendon-bone junction methods exemplified here would likely replace the pull-out suture. Late direct repair and lengthening plasty require the accumulation of clinical experience. Allograft tendon reconstruction has shown successful midterm results, but long-term follow-up is certainly necessary.
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