Injuries of the flexor and extensor tendons.
Unless there is vascular compromise, tendon injuries of the hand need not be considered emergencies and can be successfully treated with primary or even delayed primary repair. Methods of treatment for common injuries of the flexor and extensor tendons are discussed.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries; D008722:Methods; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*