Bicipital tendon injuries of the elbow most commonly occur in the dominant extremity of men aged 40-60 years. Injuries range from tendonitis to partial tears to complete ruptures. A rupture usually occurs at the insertion of the tendon to the radial tuberosity, resulting in pain and deformity about the elbow,...

This chapter is designed to assist the surgeon in all aspects of care of flexor tendon injuries. After a brief historical perspective, a presentation of flexor tendon anatomy and physiology ensues. Diagnosis and classification of flexor tendon injuries are then followed by a description of past and present surgical and...

At the end of the 19th century, physicians first realized that transferring tendons could restore function to an extremity. The crippling results of the polio epidemic in Europe contributed to the advancement of tendon transfers. In addition, as anesthesia and aseptic techniques developed, the skills and technical acumen of surgeons...

Special Interests: Osteochondral injuries of the foot and ankle; Arthroscopy of the small and large joints; Sports injuries including fractures and soft tissue injuries of the foot and ankle; Posterior tibial tendon reconstruction; Ankle Instability.
Dr. Kennedy graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in 1989. Since then he has practiced both in Ireland &...

Synonyms and related keywords: flexor tendon injuries, flexor tendon, tendon laceration, flexor tendon laceration, fibrous flexor sheath, tendon sheath, sheath reconstruction, multistrand repair, tensile strength, flexor tendon surgery, flexor laceration, tendon flexor
Author: D Glynn Bolitho, MD

Achilles tendon rupture is a complete disruption of the Achilles tendon, observed most commonly in patients aged 30-50 years, usually occurring at a point 4-5 cm proximal to the calcaneus. This area above the calcaneus is the zone of poor blood flow in the tendon. Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the...

Definition Hand surgery refers to procedures performed to treat traumatic injuries or loss of function resulting from such diseases as advanced arthritis of the hand. Purpose The purpose of hand surgery is the treatment of a broad range of problems that affect the hand, whether they result from cuts, burns, crushing injuries to... Expert

The patellar tendon ruptures relatively infrequently. However, the complications of an untreated rupture to the extensor mechanism can be extremely disabling. Surgical intervention allows for excellent recovery of motion and strength, provided that the injury is diagnosed in a timely fashion and repaired immediately. The focus of this article is...

Injuries to the flexor tendons of the hand are common. Each specific movement of the hand relies on the finely tuned biomechanical interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic musculotendinous forces. Considering the hand's role in labor, entertainment, art, literature, and passion, hand surgeons should fully define the normal and pathologic boundaries...

Hip and pelvis injuries represent 2-5% of all sports injuries. Among these injuries, groin pain is the most common finding. The most common sports-related injuries in the hip, pelvis, and thigh area are musculotendinous, (eg, quadriceps strain, adductor tendinitis) and, less commonly, iliopsoas tendinitis. Iliopsoas tendinitis and iliopsoas bursitis are...

See:
- Rupture of the Quadriceps:
- Patellar Tendon Injury:
- Tibial Tubercle Frx:
- Discussion:
- extensor mechanism includes quadriceps, quadriceps tendon, medial & lateral ...

In addition to having technical expertise, experienced hand surgeons must have precise knowledge of flexor tendon anatomy to guide appropriate treatment of injuries to the flexor tendon system. The flexor tendon system consists of the flexor muscles in the volar compartment of the forearm, their tendinous extensions, and a specialized...

Definition Tendon repair refers to the surgical repair of damaged or torn tendons, which are cord-like structures made of strong fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. The shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle joints are the most commonly affected by tendon injuries. Purpose The goal of tendon repair is to restore the...

The biceps muscle and its tendons are some of the most superficial structures of the arm. These structures account for a significant portion of shoulder injuries and a smaller number of elbow injuries. Rupture of the proximal biceps tendon comprises 90-97% of all biceps ruptures and almost exclusively involves the...

Several types of quadriceps injuries can occur, the most common being the quadriceps contusion, which is painful and disabling. The usual cause of the quadriceps contusion is a direct blow to the anterior thigh from an object or another person (eg, helmet, knee). Very rarely, this injury can be severe...

Foot drop is a deceptively simple name for a potentially complex problem. Foot drop can be associated with a variety of conditions such as dorsiflexor injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, stroke, neuropathies, drug toxicities, or diabetes. The causes of foot drop may be divided into 3 general categories: neurologic, muscular, and...

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Posted 07/01/2007 TB Thien Introduction Date of Most Recent Substantive Amendment: 2004 06 01 Background Postoperative rehabilitation of the flexor tendons in the hand consists of a short period of immobilisation while pain and swelling diminish, followed by progressive mobilisation to maximize the range of motion of the affected fingers. By altering the time of...

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Percutaneous repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon is a safe and reliable method of treating such injuries in patients with low sporting requirements. It has a lower incidence of wound complications compared with open techniques but a slightly higher incidence of re-rupture. Sural nerve injury is avoidable by careful placement...

Types of Injuries:
- short leg syndrome: (see growth deformities of the limbs)
- unequal leg lengths may predispose to injury in shorter leg;
- trochanteric bursitis:
-...

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Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

This medical specialty deals with the musculoskeletal system. An orthopaedist, also called an orthopaedic surgeon, is a physician who specializes in treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system -- the system of the body that includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, skin and any structures related to them. Common problems...

Posted 07/01/2007 HHG Handoll Introduction Date of Most Recent Substantive Amendment: 2004 03 04 Background Mallet finger, also called drop or baseball finger, is where the end of a finger cannot be actively straightened out due to injury of the extensor tendon mechanism. Treatment commonly involves splintage of the finger for six or more weeks....