Extensor Tendon Repair: Avoidance and Management of Complications.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.03.004.
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Abstract
Extensor tendon repair can be technically challenging and can lead to suboptimal outcomes and complications even if managed perfectly. This article describes the pertinent clinical anatomy of the extensor mechanism, reviews outcomes and complications following extensor tendon repair, and provides guidance on how to avoid and manage complications when they occur.
Medical subject headings
- Tendon Injuries
- Plastic Surgery Procedures