Current Flexor and Extensor Tendon Motion Regimens : A Summary - 08/05/13

Doi : 10.1016/j.hcl.2013.03.002

Sean P. Clancy, OTR/L, CHT ^a,^b,^c,^⁎ , Daniel P. Mass, MD ^d,^e
^a Hand Therapy Program, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 South Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637-1470, USA
^b Physical Therapy Residency Program, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 South Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637-1470, USA
^c Hand Therapy Clinic, MC 1081 DCAM 4a, 5841 South Maryland, Chicago, IL, USA
^d Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 South Maryland, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
^e Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship Program, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 South Maryland, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Corresponding author. Hand Therapy Clinic, MC 1081 DCAM 4a, 5841 South Maryland, Chicago, IL.

Resumen

This article summarizes select multinational early motion protocols. Included are flexor and extensor protocols for digital tendon repair in many forms. Custom orthosis design, exercise regimens, and advanced techniques are examples of what to expect. The goal of the article is to expose the reader to new ideas, educate regarding advanced techniques in tendon rehabilitation, and stimulate independent study to further the reader’s skill set.

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Keywords : Controlled stress, Flexor tendon rehabilitation, Extensor tendon rehabilitation, Early passive motion, Early active motion