Table 5 MRI findings and timing of surgery
n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
MRI shows avulsion of two tendons | ||
Strong indication for surgery | 28 | 24 |
Weak indication for surgery | 54 | 46 |
No influence | 14 | 12 |
Weak indication for non-operative treatment | 19 | 15 |
Contraindicates surgery | 2 | 2 |
NA | 8 | |
MRI shows avulsion of three tendons | ||
Strong indication for surgery | 85 | 72 |
Weak indication for surgery | 26 | 22 |
No influence | 6 | 5 |
Weak indication for non-operative treatment | 1 | 1 |
Contraindicates surgery | 0 | 0 |
NA | 7 | |
How many cm in retraction of the tendon do YOU consider to be a strong indication for operative treatment? | ||
> 1 cm | 3 | 3 |
> 2 cm | 42 | 36 |
> 3 cm | 41 | 35 |
> 4 cm | 6 | 5 |
> 5 cm | 14 | 12 |
No influence | 10 | 9 |
NA | 9 | |
Is there a time point where operative treatment becomes contraindicated? | ||
Yes, if > 2 weeks after injury | 2 | 2 |
Yes, if > 4 weeks after injury | 26 | 22 |
Yes, if > 6 weeks after injury | 21 | 18 |
Yes, if > 10 weeks after injury | 13 | 11 |
No | 54 | 47 |
NA | 9 | |