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 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 ...

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 ...

Tendons in high-stress and strain areas, like the Achilles tendon, actually repair themselves less frequently than low-stress tendons. This study sheds some light on the increased susceptibility of ...

Veteran third baseman Manny Machado underwent surgery to repair the extensor tendon in his right elbow today, the Padres announced. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the procedure. Machado’s timeline for ...

San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado underwent surgery to repair a right extensor tendon Tuesday, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, the ...

Tendons can heal by two mechanisms: intrinsic or extrinsic. [1] Intrinsic healing is mediated by the epitenon with cell migration into the depths of the repair site. Extrinsic healing is dependent ...