title: Salvage of extensor tendon function with tenolysis and joint release.
abstract: Extensor tendon adhesions following laceration, fracture, or crush injuries will prevent normal joint function. Tenolysis often will not address the resulting stiffness. A systematic release of the extensors, joint capsule, collateral ligaments, and occasionally the flexor tendons is needed to restore function.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedics, Albany Medical College, New York, USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Uhl
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions