Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult to ...

This week we are going to discuss a very complex condition that is called the extensor tendon laceration of the hand or thumb. The extensor tendons raise and straighten our fingers in our thumbs and ...

Extensor tendons are found just under the skin of the hand or the top of the feet. Extensor tendonitis is an inflammation of these tendons, and many factors can cause it. Tendons are bands of tissue ...

MOTOR regeneration of the median nerve after transection and repair of the median nerve at the wrist occurs in only about 5 per cent of cases. The thumb is incapable of abduction and opposition with ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

A contracture is when your muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues harden or stiffen around a joint. That can make it difficult to move your fingers, ankles, and other body parts. It also can leave ...

Extensor tendon injuries, most frequently occurring in the hand, represent a significant clinical challenge due to the intricacies of the extensor mechanism and the vital function it performs in digit ...

An injury to the tendon that straightens the tip of your finger or thumb is called a mallet finger (or “baseball finger”). If you have a mallet finger injury, your finger will: droop at the tip look ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Rest, ice, compression, and elevation help treat tendonitis at home.Overuse, like typing or running, often causes extensor tendonitis.Pain ...

RECONSTRUCTION of the burned hand starts at the time of the initial dressing. Intelligent treatment during the first month will effectively prepare the hand for later restorative procedures, whereas ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is when thick, fibrous tissue grows in the palm of the hand. It can cause the fingers to curl in toward the middle of the hand. Hand exercises can help keep the fingers supple, ...