A comparative study was given to a group of grafted tendons on rabbits either with complete immobilization or early controlled passive mobilization of the affected parts immediately following operation. In the study, the healing mechanism, adhesion formation and breaking strength at the grafted site of the tendons were included. The results showed that early controlled passive mobilization had no influence on the survival and its healing process, but the adhesion surrounding tendons would be looser and the vessels on the surface, of the grafted tendons would be orientated longitudinally enhancing tendon gliding promoted collagen it would also promote collagen production and thus increased the rupturing strength at the grafted site.
Citation： Chen Wenzhi,Chen Binli,Zhao Dayu,et al.. INFLUENCE OF EARLY CONTROLLED PASSIVE MOBILIZATION ON FREE TENDON GRAFT. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1993, 7(3): 177-180. doi: Copy