Jan 4, 2025 · Extensor Tendon Injuries are traumatic injuries to the extensor tendons that can be caused by laceration, trauma, or overuse. Diagnosis is made clinically by physical examination …

Oct 12, 2024 · There are several common types of extensor tendon injuries: Mallet Finger is the term for when the end joint of the finger droops. It happens when the finger is jammed and the …

A dorsal hand and wrist extensor tendon injury can happen from cuts on the back of the hand, which can injure the extensor tendons. This can make it difficult to straighten the joints at the …

Extensor tendon injuries require prompt medical evaluation to avoid permanent finger deformity. You should seek immediate care if you experience sudden loss of ability to straighten one or …

Mallet finger (baseball finger) and a boutonierre injury are two of the most common extensor tendon injuries typically treated without surgery. However, the recovery can be just as long or …

Mallet finger refers to the droop of the end joint where an extensor tendon has been cut or separated from the bone. Sometimes a piece of bone is pulled off with the tendon, but the …

Extensor tendons are located at the back of your fingers and thumbs, allowing them to straighten and perform precise movements. These injuries can result from trauma, burns, or arthritis, …

Oct 22, 2023 · Extensor tendon injuries are very common, owing to their superficial location on the dorsum of the hand and wrist. Inappropriate management of these injuries can result in …

The vast majority of extensor tendon injuries occur from direct trauma to the back of the hand or wrist. Because there is very little tissue on the dorsum of the hand to protect the tendons, …

Repair of cleanly cut extensor tendons generally results in a functional finger but does not always provide full movement. The result may be less good if the injury involved crushing, loss of skin …