Accidental injuries in younger children are seen sometimes involving flexor and extensor injuries, while much more rarely they can happen in neonates as a result of iatrogenic injury during delivery – particularly during C-section. A saw is likely to be causing injury distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) and be associated with fractures, while sharp object lacerations tend to be proximal to that.
Laceration with a sharp object is the most common mechanism followed by saw injuries, both having a slightly different distribution anatomically.
#Hand extensor compartments manual
EtiologyĮxtensor tendon lacerations are very common injuries among young manual workers. Due to their superficial location and being adjacent to the bones, extensor tendons in the hand are more prone to injury than the flexors. Describe the importance of collaboration and communication among the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes for patients affected by extensor tendon laceration.Įxtensor tendon lacerations are relatively common injuries and, when not treated appropriately, may result in a lasting impairment of hand function.Summarize the options for rehabilitation post extensor tendon laceration.Outline the anatomy relevant to the extensor tendon laceration.Review the epidemiology of extensor tendon laceration.
This activity reviews the evaluation and management of extensor tendon lacerations in the hand and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this injury. The injury mostly affects the working-age group therefore, these injuries have a great economic impact on society. Extensor tendon lacerations are relatively common injuries and, when not treated appropriately, may result in a lasting impairment of hand function.
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