title: Extensor tendon: anatomy, injury, and reconstruction.
abstract: Although seemingly simple in its anatomy and function, the extensor mechanism of the hand is actually a complex set of interlinked muscles, tendons, and ligaments. A thorough understanding of the extensor anatomy is required to understand the consequences of injury at various levels. Reconstructive options must restore normal function. Whereas primary repair of anatomic structures is frequently possible in acute injury, it is rarely possible in chronic situations. Technically exacting procedures may be necessary to restore function.
authors: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City 84132, USA. brad.rockwell@hsc.utah.edu
authors: W B
authors: WB
authors: Rockwell
authors: P N
authors: PN
authors: Butler
authors: B A
authors: BA
authors: Byrne
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery