Open AccessOutcome of early active mobilization after extensor tendon repair
Author(s) -
Narender Saini,
Mohan Raj Sharma,
VD Sharma,
Purnima Patni
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.41859
Subject(s) - medicine , splints , splint (medicine) , ferula , rehabilitation , tendon , mobilization , surgery , physical therapy , archaeology , history
Traditionally the repaired extensor tendons have been treated postoperatively in static splints for several weeks, leading to formation of adhesions and prolonged rehabilitation. Early mobilization using dynamic splints is common, but associated with many shortcomings. We attempted to study the results of early active mobilization, using a simple static splint, and easy-to-follow rehabilitation plan.