title: Management and rehabilitation of extensor tendon injuries.
abstract: The keys to the treatment of extensor tendon injuries are knowledge of the anatomic characteristics of the area, the correct position of immobilization of the wrist and fingers, and the timing for institution of active and resistive exercises.
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000628:therapy