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Extensor tendons are located at the dorsal region of the hand and fingers. The function of these tendons is to extend the wrist and the fingers. According to Kleinert and Verdan (1983), there are eight anatomic zones in which the extensor mechanism is divided<ref>Brotzman S.B., Manske R.C. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011</ref> :<br> | Extensor tendons are located at the dorsal region of the hand and fingers. The function of these tendons is to extend the wrist and the fingers. According to Kleinert and Verdan (1983), there are eight anatomic zones in which the extensor mechanism is divided<ref>Brotzman S.B., Manske R.C. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011</ref> :<br> | ||
Zone I: DIP joint<br>Zone II: middle phalanx<br>Zone III: PIP joint<br>Zone IV: proximal phalanx<br>Zone V: MCP joint<br>Zone VI: metacarpals<br>Zone VII: wrist (carpus and extensor retinaculum)<br>Zone VIII: distal third of the forearm<ref>Matzon JL, Bozentka DJ. Extensor tendon injuries. J Hand Surg 2010; 35A: 854-861. (levelB)</ref><br><br> | Zone I: DIP joint<br>Zone II: middle phalanx<br>Zone III: PIP joint<br>Zone IV: proximal phalanx<br>Zone V: MCP joint<br>Zone VI: metacarpals<br>Zone VII: wrist (carpus and extensor retinaculum)<br>Zone VIII: distal third of the forearm<ref>Matzon JL, Bozentka DJ. Extensor tendon injuries. J Hand Surg 2010; 35A: 854-861. (levelB)</ref><br><br> | ||
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An extensor tendon injury is a cut or tear to one of the extensor tendons. Due to this injury, there is an inability to fully and forcefully extend the wrist and/or fingers.
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Extensor tendons are located at the dorsal region of the hand and fingers. The function of these tendons is to extend the wrist and the fingers. According to Kleinert and Verdan (1983), there are eight anatomic zones in which the extensor mechanism is divided[1] :
Zone I: DIP joint
Zone II: middle phalanx
Zone III: PIP joint
Zone IV: proximal phalanx
Zone V: MCP joint
Zone VI: metacarpals
Zone VII: wrist (carpus and extensor retinaculum)
Zone VIII: distal third of the forearm[2]
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