Management of complications of extensor tendon injuries.
Treatment goals for the management of extensor tendon injuries include restoration of function, minimizing disability, and decreasing the risk of complications. These goals can be achieved with an accurate understanding of the zone-specific concerns for extensor tendon injuries, early referral to hand therapy, and active communication between hand surgeons and therapists. This article reviews extensor tendon injuries by zone, outlines optimal management strategies that help prevent complications, and describes the treatment of these complications.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, Western University, Room D1-204, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4L6, Canada.
Kristina
K
Lutz
Division of Hand Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, Western University, Room D3-148, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4L6, Canada.
Joey
J
Pipicelli
Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Roth|McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, Western University, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario N6A 4L6, Canada. Electronic address: rgrewa@uwo.ca.
Ruby
R
Grewal
D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
Boutonnière deformity; Complications; Extensor tendon; Injuries; Rehabilitation; Swan neck deformity; Tendon adhesions