The Effect of Mobilization on Repaired Extensor Tendon Injuries of the Hand: A Systematic Review

This systematic review describes and compares outcomes of operative and non-operative management of central slip extensor tendon injuries. A PRISMA-compliant methodology identified 3785 studies. Of these, 29 underwent full text review. No randomized controlled trials were identified. Nine studies evaluated treatment modalities specific to cohorts with acute central slip injuries in adults. A range of operative and non-operative elements of management was identified although no studies directly compared the two. Where aspects of rehabilitation were studied, this was always after surgery. The evidence base regarding treatment of central slip injury is limited and the roles of different treatment strategies for open as well as closed injuries are not well-supported by evidence.

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Rehabilitation Regimens Following Surgical Repair of Extensor Tendon Injuries of the Hand—A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery ◽

10.1007/s12593-012-0075-x ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 04 (02) ◽

pp. 65-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Chye Ng ◽

Joelle Chalmer ◽

Duncan Macdonald ◽

Saurabh Mehta ◽

David Nuttall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Surgical Repair ◽

Extensor Tendon ◽

Tendon Injuries ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Extensor Tendon Injuries

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Treatment of extensor tendon injuries of the hand

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ◽

10.1097/00006534-197404000-00031 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 488

Author(s):

William K. Lindsay

Keyword(s):

Extensor Tendon ◽

Tendon Injuries ◽

Extensor Tendon Injuries

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Dynamic Splinting After Extensor Tendon Repair in Zones V to VII

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1016/s0266-7681(03)00014-7 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 224-227 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

S. BRÜNER ◽

M. WITTEMANN ◽

A. JESTER ◽

K. BLUMENTHAL ◽

G. GERMANN

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Surgical Complication ◽

Tendon Repair ◽

Extensor Tendon ◽

Tendon Injuries ◽

Active Motion ◽

Evaluation Systems ◽

Dynamic Splinting ◽

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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