Dynamic traction after extensor tendon repair in zones 6, 7, and 8: a retrospective study

Review of the notes of 46 extensor tendon repairs in 21 patients treated by post-operative dynamic traction without an M.P. flexion block, no tendon ruptures or extensor lag and only one digit without full flexion after a mean follow-up of seven weeks. Re-examination of 26 treated repairs in nine pa...

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Published in:	Journal of hand surgery, British volume Vol. 14; no. 1; p. 21
Main Authors:	Kerr, C D, Burczak, J R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Scotland 01-02-1989
Subjects:	Hand Injuries - physiopathology Hand Injuries - surgery Humans Movement Postoperative Care Retrospective Studies Tendon Injuries - physiopathology Tendon Injuries - surgery Traction - methods
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Summary:	Review of the notes of 46 extensor tendon repairs in 21 patients treated by post-operative dynamic traction without an M.P. flexion block, no tendon ruptures or extensor lag and only one digit without full flexion after a mean follow-up of seven weeks. Re-examination of 26 treated repairs in nine patients for this study demonstrated a mean T.A.M. of 259 degrees at an average 14 months follow-up. No bow-stringing occurred because the extensor retinaculum was not excised, and no tenolyses were necessary.
ISSN:	0266-7681
DOI:	10.1016/0266-7681(89)90006-5