Postoperative management of extensor pollicis longus repairs within close vicinity to or within the extensor retinaculum.
Therapists are continually modifying tendon protocols as part of the quest to create the perfect balance between tendon protection and tendon glide. Although much literature exists on the rehabilitation of the long flexor and extensor tendons to the digits, little literature exists on the rehabilitation of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon. This author used concepts related to tendon glide, tendon tethering, and early active mobilization to create a new splint and subsequent protocol for patients after an EPL laceration near the extensor retinaculum.
Department of Hand Therapy, Hand & Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada.
Shrikant J
SJ
Chinchalkar
Joey G
JG
Pipicelli
Joan
J
Laxamana
Leslie
L
von Dehn
D002102:Cadaver; D004867:Equipment Design; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D013165:Splints; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000534:rehabilitation