title: Open extensor tendon injuries.
abstract: The extensor tendons in the dorsum of the hand lie relatively superficially, making open injuries to the extensor mechanism a common source of morbidity. These injuries can range from simple clean lacerations to complex open injuries associated with severe skin and soft tissue loss. Although many advances in the treatment of tendon injuries focused on the flexor tendon, the extensor tendon has begun to receive more attention in recent literature. Knowledge of modern repair techniques and rehabilitation protocols may improve patient outcomes. This Current Concepts article summarizes the treatment of open extensor tendon injuries with a focus on the recent literature.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Institute, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
authors.forename: Mohana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amirtharajah
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Institute, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Electronic address: lattanza@orthosurg.ucsf.edu.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lattanza
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D053656:Tenodesis / Q000379:methods; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Extensor tendon; tendon reconstruction; tendon repair