Flexor tendon pulley injuries are common among athletes, particularly rock climbers, and can significantly impact hand function. The flexor tendon pulley system is crucial for the proper movement ...

The A1 and A4 pulleys were next strongest ... Coert et al [22] have recently examined the flexor tendon-pulley interaction after tendon repair. Using human fresh-frozen cadaver fingers, they ...

Tendon grafting can be performed in one or two stages depending on the status of the pulley system and the flexor tendon sheath. A tendon graft can be placed immediately if the pulley system is ...