Scar tissue can restrict tendon gliding after surgical incision. Discover how specialized manual techniques and silicone gel therapy restore flexibility.
Following hand, wrist, or finger surgery, the body produces collagen fibers to repair damaged tissue. However, unguided scar tissue can adhere to underlying flexor or extensor tendons, significantly limiting joint movement.
### Effective Scar Management Techniques
- **Cross-Friction Massage**: Performed once surgical incisions are fully closed to align collagen fibers.
- **Silicone Gel Sheeting**: Hydrates scar tissue and flattens hypertrophic scars.
- **Active Tendon Gliding**: Ensures tendons slide smoothly beneath healing skin layers.
