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 ...

IN CIVILIAN life, acute suppurative tenosynovitis and trauma to the joint phalanges are the most common causes of loss of flexor function in the hand. Loss of flexor function means loss of the "hook ...

What is Flexor Tendon Injuries? Tendons are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones and control the hand movement. The muscles that control the finger movement are located in the forearm. Long ...

Flexor tenosynovitis, also known as trigger finger, is caused when inflammation occurs around the tendons of the finger. When the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons, which begin in the forearm – ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by St. Joseph Health. From flexor tendons to extensor tendons, these ligaments are important for basic movements in your ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO – Researchers found that lengthening osteotomies of the calcaneus and flexor digitorum longus tendon ...

Extensor tendonitis can occur in your feet or hands due to overuse of the tendons. Treatment can involve medication to reduce inflammation and physical therapy, depending on the severity. Extensor ...

Colby Lewis, Texas Rangers reliable right-handed starting pitcher, will undergo surgery this week to repair a flexor tendon at his right elbow. He reportedly had an MRI that revealed the small tear ...