Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9075132 | Journal of Hand Therapy | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This article reviews the available biomechanical and clinical studies on extensor tendon repair and postoperative management. Immobilization has been a foundation for the postoperative treatment of these injuries, with good or excellent results ranging between 54% and 95%. However, clinical outcomes have consistently improved when utilizing rehabilitation involving either dynamically assisted or active motion, with good or excellent results achieved in at least 90% of cases. In addition, available biomechanical studies concerning finger extension strength, tendon repair strength, tendon shortening, resultant loss of motion, and gliding capability have validated controlled motion as biomechanically sound utilizing contemporary repair techniques.
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Authors
Mary Lynn MD, Robert L. OTR/L,