title: The digital extensor mechanism of the hand.
abstract: In summary, there is a complex interplay between the extrinsic and intrinsic components of the digital extensor mechanism. Numerous examples of dynamic anatomy and pathology of the extensor mechanism in common clinical settings have been described. Treatment principles have been outlined. This review should provide the orthopaedic surgeon with a framework for management of common hand problems.
authors.affiliation: NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Elfenbein
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Rettig
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006226:Hand Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery