Extensor tendon injuries. Presentation of a series of ninety-nine cases.
A series of 99 cases of injuries of the extensor system, followed in the 3 Traumatology and Orthopedics Ward (Dijon, France) is presented. Results were analyzed according to Verdan's classification. In most cases, a Jenning "barb-wire" type repair, introduced in France by Y. Allieu, was made. Early mobilization and skin tension problems are emphasized; two cases of degloving on the dorsum of the hand are presented with details. As well, a special place concerning the results of repair in the proximal interphalangeal joint must be reserved, because of the very frequent association of articular destruction and the very difficult problem s of surgical management which arise in these cases.
D004434:Early Ambulation; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation