Intrinsic restoration of the flexor tendon surface in the nonhuman primate

Paul R. Manske, Peggy A. Lesker, Richard H. Gelberman, Thomas E. Rucinsky

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Abstract

A pattern of restoration of the smooth gliding surface was noted in lacerated monkey flexor tendon segments maintained in a cell free tissue culture environment over a 9-week period. The epitenon fibroblasts proliferated and migrated into the laceration site, forming collagen fibers that bridged the defect. After the smooth tendon surface was restored, the epitenon cellular response diminished.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)632-637
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

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