Dynamic splinting for the repair of the first extensor compartment tendons.
As a hand therapist, we don't really treat a lacerated tendon. The physician is the one that handles the repair. We actually are treating all the secondary problems that occur as a result of the injury and the repair. To quote Ken Flowers (JHT past editor), " Scar Wars" can end up being one of our biggest challenges. This author has demonstrated how adhesions can affect motion after a repair of tendons in the first extensor compartment. He has also designed a splint to help with "battling" this dilemma.-Peggy Fillion, OTR, CHT, Practice Forum Editor.
Chinchalkar
Shrikant J
SJ
Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada. Shrikant.Chinchalkar@sjhc.london.on.ca
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000601:surgery; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery