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Review
. 2010 May;35(5):854-61.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.03.002.

Extensor tendon injuries

Jonas L Matzon  1 , David J Bozentka
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Review

Extensor tendon injuries

Jonas L Matzon et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2010 May.

Abstract

The extensor mechanism of the fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm is extremely intricate. Disruptions to the extensor system are common and can be associated with poor patient outcomes when not treated appropriately. Although extensor tendon injuries receive much less attention in the literature than flexor tendon injuries do, several recent studies have examined this topic. This article presents an overview of the treatment of extensor tendon injuries, with a focus on recent developments.

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  • Extensor tendon injuries.
    Moussallem CD, El-Labaky CY, El-Yahchouchi CA, Hoyek FA, Lahoud JC. Moussallem CD, et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Feb;36(2):368; author reply 368. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.10.025. J Hand Surg Am. 2011. PMID: 21276905 No abstract available.

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