title: A brief review of extensor tendon injuries specific to the pediatric patient.
abstract: Extensor tendon injuries in the pediatric population require careful evaluation and treatment. This article focuses on the differences in injury type and treatment of pediatric versus adult extensor tendon injuries. A detailed history and physical examination is crucial in the management of extensor tendon injuries of the young patient. Treatment of pediatric extensor tendon injuries depends largely on the site of injury. A majority of these injuries may be treated with splinting or primary repair. Treatment methods that require high compliance must be adjusted for the young child.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA USA.
authors.forename: C Liam
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Dwyer
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA USA ; Hand, Microsurgery, and Reconstructive Orthopaedics, LLP 300 State Street, Suite 205, Erie, PA 16507 USA.
authors.forename: Rey N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA USA ; Hand, Microsurgery, and Reconstructive Orthopaedics, LLP 300 State Street, Suite 205, Erie, PA 16507 USA.
authors.forename: John D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Lubahn
keywords: Extensor tendon; Hand laceration; Pediatric; Tendon repair