Complete tendon rupture did not impact everyday activities ... 4 This involves division of the intercompartmental septum between the fifth and sixth extensor compartments, hence increasing the ...

In the fingers, late direct repair can occasionally be performed up to 4 weeks from injury ... using a free tendon graft, a distally-based slip of FDS, or a slip of the extensor retinaculum ...

vch.ca The extensor mechanism (EM) of the knee comprises the quadriceps muscles and tendon, the patella, patellar tendon and supporting retinaculum (figure 1). Injuries of the EM are common and may be ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of ...