[Lesions of zone II flexor tendons: splints and rehabilitation].

Rehabilitation of the hand after flexor tendon injuries in zone 2 is a challenge for both surgeons and therapists. Prevention of adherences is based on early controlled motion programs. Two different and therefore often complementary protocols are presented: 1. Kleinert: an active extension--passive flexion method; 2. Duran: a controlled passive method, as well as the splints required at this early stage of reeducation. The angles of flexion for the wrist and the metacarpal joints are discussed. When the splint is removed, active exercises and activities are proposed according to the interval from the operation and up to return to work. Static splints used to promote analytic movements, and dynamic ones used against stiffness are shown. Treatment of scar is also demonstrated.