Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year
: 2018  |  Volume : 17  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 2--7

Evaluation of uncomplicated isolated extensor tendon injury repair of hand in Amritsar (India)


Hemant Kumar1, Parul Rani2, Ravider K Banga2, Randhir Singh Boparai1, Jaspal Singh1 
1 Department of Orthopedics, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India
2 Department of Anaethesia, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Parul Rani
19 e New Lal Bagh Colony, Patiala, Punjab
India

Introduction: Extensor tendon injury is one common hand injury occurring in young individuals. Extensor tendons are superficially located with minimal amount of subcutaneous tissue that predisposes the extensor mechanism to more complex tendon injuries. Surgical repair of extensor tendon requires an exact knowledge of anatomy, careful adherence to some basic surgical principles, sound clinical judgment, strict atraumatic surgical technique and a well planned postoperative programme. Aim and Objectives: We conducted this study to find out common causes of extensor tendon injuries, evaluation of hand function after repair of extensor tendon injuries and evaluation of effect of time elapsed between onset of injury to tendon repair on the final outcome. Methodology: The functional outcome after tendon repair was assessed by calculating Total Active range of Motion (TAM). Results: We concluded that the higher percentage of excellent and good cases is might be attributable to strong and meticulous repair in which more aggressive physiotherapy was tolerated by the patients and the tendons should be repaired preferably primarily.


How to cite this article:
Kumar H, Rani P, Banga RK, Boparai RS, Singh J. Evaluation of uncomplicated isolated extensor tendon injury repair of hand in Amritsar (India).Niger J Orthop Trauma 2018;17:2-7


How to cite this URL:
Kumar H, Rani P, Banga RK, Boparai RS, Singh J. Evaluation of uncomplicated isolated extensor tendon injury repair of hand in Amritsar (India). Niger J Orthop Trauma [serial online] 2018 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];17:2-7
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