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What is the relationship between incidence and age for tendon injuries?
What is the relationship between incidence and age for tendon injuries?
- Incidence is directly related to age
- Incidence is not related to age
- Incidence increases with age
- Incidence is inversely related to age (correct)
Which gender has a higher incidence of tendon injuries?
Which gender has a higher incidence of tendon injuries?
- Males and females have equal incidence
- The incidence is not related to gender
- Females
- Males (correct)
Which tendon injury zone is most common for the index finger?
Which tendon injury zone is most common for the index finger?
- Zone I
- Zone III (correct)
- Zone IV
- Zone II
What is the most common cause of open tendon injuries?
What is the most common cause of open tendon injuries?
What is the primary sign of a partial flexor tendon injury?
What is the primary sign of a partial flexor tendon injury?
Which test is useful for detecting flexor tendon injuries in uncooperative patients?
Which test is useful for detecting flexor tendon injuries in uncooperative patients?
What is the timeframe for primary repair of flexor tendon injuries after injury?
What is the timeframe for primary repair of flexor tendon injuries after injury?
When is delayed primary repair of flexor tendons usually performed?
When is delayed primary repair of flexor tendons usually performed?
In what cases is late secondary repair of flexor tendons necessary?
In what cases is late secondary repair of flexor tendons necessary?
What is the outcome if secondary repair of flexor tendons is attempted after extensive scarring in the digital sheath?
What is the outcome if secondary repair of flexor tendons is attempted after extensive scarring in the digital sheath?
What must be established before secondarily repairing tendons according to the text?
What must be established before secondarily repairing tendons according to the text?
In what scenarios is late repair of flexor tendons often necessary?
In what scenarios is late repair of flexor tendons often necessary?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the surgical repair of a flexor tendon?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the surgical repair of a flexor tendon?
What is the primary purpose of immobilization and protective splinting after flexor tendon repair?
What is the primary purpose of immobilization and protective splinting after flexor tendon repair?
Which statement about delayed primary repair of a flexor tendon is accurate?
Which statement about delayed primary repair of a flexor tendon is accurate?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for immediate (primary) repair of a flexor tendon?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for immediate (primary) repair of a flexor tendon?
What is the primary purpose of hand elevation after flexor tendon repair surgery?
What is the primary purpose of hand elevation after flexor tendon repair surgery?
Which of the following should be avoided during the early stages of healing after flexor tendon repair?
Which of the following should be avoided during the early stages of healing after flexor tendon repair?
Which of the following is NOT a function of flexor tendons in the hand?
Which of the following is NOT a function of flexor tendons in the hand?
What is the primary reason for repairing a flexor tendon injury?
What is the primary reason for repairing a flexor tendon injury?
According to the epidemiological data provided, which age group has the highest incidence of flexor tendon injuries?
According to the epidemiological data provided, which age group has the highest incidence of flexor tendon injuries?
What is the incidence rate of flexor tendon injuries per 100,000 person-years?
What is the incidence rate of flexor tendon injuries per 100,000 person-years?
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for flexor tendon repair?
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for flexor tendon repair?
Based on the information provided, what is the average age of individuals sustaining flexor tendon injuries?
Based on the information provided, what is the average age of individuals sustaining flexor tendon injuries?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, what is the primary purpose of the Strickland tenodesis splint?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, what is the primary purpose of the Strickland tenodesis splint?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, at what time point does the patient begin active flexion and extension exercises for the digits and wrist?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, at what time point does the patient begin active flexion and extension exercises for the digits and wrist?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is true regarding the timing of potential tendon ruptures?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is true regarding the timing of potential tendon ruptures?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, at what time point is blocking exercises commenced for the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon of the small finger?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, at what time point is blocking exercises commenced for the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon of the small finger?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, what is the primary exercise regimen during the first 4 weeks of rehabilitation?
According to the Indianapolis Protocol, what is the primary exercise regimen during the first 4 weeks of rehabilitation?
According to the information provided, what is a potential sign that a tendon rupture has occurred?
According to the information provided, what is a potential sign that a tendon rupture has occurred?
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