Category: Orthopedics
Keywords: Tendon, Laceration, Repair (PubMed Search)
Posted: 9/19/2014 by Michael Bond, MD
(Updated: 9/20/2014)
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Tendon Lacerations:
A reasonable approach to all tendon lacerations is to loosly reapproximate the wound and splint the hand in the position of function until the patient can be seen by a hand surgeon in the next 1-3 days. These injuries do not require immediate surgical repair, and with the high rate of complications it is probably best to discuss with your hand surgeon before attempting a repair.
Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics. http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/extensor_tendon_lacerations