The investigators are comparing the combination of a stainless steel repair and aggressive early active range of motion rehabilitation protocol for flexor tendon lacerations in the hand with a current, accepted treatment offered at our institution. Outcomes to be assessed will be time to return to work, joint range of motion in the injured fingers, and any potential complications that may arise (ex: surgical infections or repair rupture). All proposed treatments included in this study are currently being offered at our institution, but not in a randomized fashion.
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Return to work
Timeframe: Post-operative weeks 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12
Finger joint range of motion (PIP, DIP, MCP)
Timeframe: Post-operative weeks 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12