intertendon tear of extensor digitorum
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Description
Collection
Title:
intertendon tear of extensor digitorum
Creator:
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Date:
10/30/2002
Text:
Hi
I've been asked to offer bracing information regarding a complete tear
(NYD) of the intertendon connective tissue between the 3rd and 4th extensor
digitorum on a patients right hand. Injury occurred 12 hours ago and the
patient reports hearing a loud rip followed by a sharp pain and then
relatively little pain. During the injury the patient's index finger was in
neutral position while fingers 3,4,5 were in a tight fist. (Patient was
opening a window on a school bus). Assessment reveals patient capable of
fully extending and flexing of all the fingers but a very obvious mass
between the 3rd and 4th MCP. Pain is relieved by placing hand in a neutral
position. This fellow is an accomplished bagpiper and as you would expect
an injury like this if untreated properly would/could compromise his
musical instrument playing. There has been no surgical intervention to this
point but my feeling is that it really is indicated. If anyone has any
further information/advice about this condition could you please email me
as soon a possible?
TIA
Cameron Renwick, C.O.(c)
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Huntsville, ON
www.orthotics.ca
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I've been asked to offer bracing information regarding a complete tear
(NYD) of the intertendon connective tissue between the 3rd and 4th extensor
digitorum on a patients right hand. Injury occurred 12 hours ago and the
patient reports hearing a loud rip followed by a sharp pain and then
relatively little pain. During the injury the patient's index finger was in
neutral position while fingers 3,4,5 were in a tight fist. (Patient was
opening a window on a school bus). Assessment reveals patient capable of
fully extending and flexing of all the fingers but a very obvious mass
between the 3rd and 4th MCP. Pain is relieved by placing hand in a neutral
position. This fellow is an accomplished bagpiper and as you would expect
an injury like this if untreated properly would/could compromise his
musical instrument playing. There has been no surgical intervention to this
point but my feeling is that it really is indicated. If anyone has any
further information/advice about this condition could you please email me
as soon a possible?
TIA
Cameron Renwick, C.O.(c)
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Huntsville, ON
www.orthotics.ca
/
O///
/_\
| \
Citation
Algonquin Orthopaedics, “intertendon tear of extensor digitorum,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219817.
