Diagnosis and Treatment of Finger Deformities Following Injuries to the Extensor Tendon Mechanism

Martin A. Posner; Steven M. Green

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2013.03.003

Diagnosis and Treatment of Finger Deformities Following Injuries to the Extensor Tendon Mechanism

Martin A. Posner, Steven M. Green

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Abstract

Injuries to the finger extensor apparatus are very common and may produce chronic deformity and loss of function. Diagnosis is contingent on an understanding of the complex anatomy of this region as well as the ability to perform a careful physical examination. Immobilization is usually the most effective treatment of acute problems. Surgery is often necessary for chronic conditions, but the results are much less predictably corrective.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	269-281
Number of pages	13
Journal	Hand Clinics
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2013.03.003
State	Published - May 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Boutonnière deformity
Extensor tendon anatomy
Intrinsic contracture and release

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