Early dynamic splinting for extensor tendon injuries

This retrospective study evaluates a dynamic active motion protocol for extensor tendon repairs in zones V to VII. Fifty-eight patients with 87 extensor tendon injuries were examined. Using Geldmacher’s and Kleinert and Verdan’s evaluation systems, the results were graded as “excellent” and “good” in more than 94%, and as “satisfactory” in the remainder. The need for secondary tenolysis was low (6%), and no other surgical complication occurred.

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Early Active Mobilization for Extensor Tendon Injuries

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1016/s0266-7681(97)80353-1 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 594-596 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

P. SYLAIDIS ◽

M. YOUATT ◽

A. LOGAN

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Tendon Repair ◽

Extensor Tendon ◽

Tendon Injuries ◽

Good Function ◽

Dynamic Splinting ◽

Active Mobilization ◽

Extensor Tendon Injuries ◽

Complex Injuries

Dynamic splinting following extensor tendon repair gives better results than static splinting, but involves cumbersome splints and recommended protocols are often complicated. We prefer controlled active mobilization of extensor tendon repairs without dynamic splinting. Six weeks after repair, excellent or good function was obtained in 22 out of 24 simple extensor tendon injuries and in 11 out of 13 complex injuries. The results of this prospective study are comparable with those reported after dynamic splinting; this regime does not require outrigger splintage and is simple to follow.

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The “Sparti” splint for rehabilitation of extensor tendon injuries in zones V-VII

Handchirurgie · Mikrochirurgie · Plastische Chirurgie ◽

10.1055/a-0641-5898 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 50 (03) ◽

pp. 216-218

Author(s):

George Mouzopoulos ◽

Christos Vlachos ◽

Margarita Ampadiotaki ◽

Anastasia Tsembeli

Keyword(s):

Extensor Tendon ◽

Tendon Injuries ◽

Finger Movement ◽

Extensor Tendons ◽

Dynamic Splinting ◽

Dynamic Splint ◽

Extensor Tendon Injuries

AbstractDynamic splinting is a well-known method for maintaining finger movement after ruptures of the extensor tendons. We describe a simple, inexpensive and easy-to-construct modification of a dynamic splint, called the “Sparti” splint, suitable for a six-week period of rehabilitation of injured extensor tendons in zones V-VII.

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