Extensor tendon injuries, most frequently occurring in the hand, represent a significant clinical challenge due to the intricacies of the extensor mechanism and the vital function it performs in digit ...
The goal of late tendon repair is to allow a return to normal function with no pain. Options for late reconstructive treatment of flexor tendon injuries include direct repair, tenolysis, one-stage ...
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Five patients with recurrent dislocation of the extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) tendon resulting from an athletic injury were treated by reconstruction of the ECU tendon sheath, and each had a ...
Tendons can heal by two mechanisms: intrinsic or extrinsic. [1] Intrinsic healing is mediated by the epitenon with cell migration into the depths of the repair site. Extrinsic healing is dependent ...