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J Hand Microsurg 2010; 02(01): 3-12
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-010-0008-5
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd.

Complications of extensor tendon repairs at the extensor retinaculum

Shrikant J. Chinchalkar
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Joey G. Pipicelli
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24 September 2009

19 January 2010

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05 September 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Literature describing surgical, post-operative management and outcomes following EDC repairs in close proximity to or within the extensor retinaculum is limited. This complex injury can result in decreased wrist and digital motion as well as loss of independent motion of the digits. This paper reviews complications following such injuries observed clinically as well as experimental simulation performed on cadaveric specimens. Our observations have direct implications to hand therapy practice and outcomes used following such injuries.

Keywords

Extensor tendon repair - Extensor retinaculum - Complications - Therapeutic management - Outcomes
 

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