This week we are going to discuss a very complex condition that is called the extensor tendon laceration of the hand or thumb. The extensor tendons raise and straighten our fingers in our thumbs and ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

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 ...

RECONSTRUCTION of the burned hand starts at the time of the initial dressing. Intelligent treatment during the first month will effectively prepare the hand for later restorative procedures, whereas ...

Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult to ...

We use our hands frequently everyday. Considering the manner we put them to use, it is not surprising that our hands are often prone to injuries. However, it is reassuring to know that most hand ...

Unnoticed and unsung, healthy hands perform countless small tasks, from pouring your morning coffee to brushing your teeth at night. But aching hands transform even a simple task into a painful ordeal ...

The extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) is a muscle in your forearm that works in conjunction with the other muscles and tendons in your arm to help move your wrist and hand. It is in the same ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...