title: Results of dynamic splintage following extensor tendon repair.
abstract: We report a prospective study of dynamic splintage following extensor tendon repair. Eighty-four patients with 101 extensor tendon injuries were studied. Using Dargan's evaluation system, there were 97% excellent results for the thumb and 93% excellent and good results for the fingers. The average total active motions were 107 degrees for thumbs and 245 degrees for fingers. Over 80% of patients regained good power grip. Patients with associated digital fractures or with ragged lacerations had poorer results. Overall, we found that dynamic splintage was a satisfactory method after extensor repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hong Kong.
authors.forename: W Y
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Ip
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chow
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome