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Murine Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair Surgery

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Published on: September 19, 2016

How current extensor tendon repair practices differ from expert recommendations.

Jin Bo Tang¹, Carlos H Fernandes², Sebastian von Unger³

¹Department of Hand Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.

The Journal of Hand Surgery, European Volume

|February 10, 2026

Summary

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Current extensor tendon repair practices significantly deviate from established guidelines, with less than half using recommended splinting and early active motion techniques. Strong repair methods for extensor digitorum communis tendons are also underutilized globally.

Keywords:

Continuing education expert recommendation extensor tendons global training international survey surgical repair therapy

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Traumatology

Background:

Extensor tendon injuries require specialized repair techniques.
Global standardization of extensor tendon repair is lacking.
Real-world surgical practices often differ from established guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess current global practices in extensor tendon repair.
To identify discrepancies between recommended guidelines and actual surgical techniques.
To inform continuing education and standardization efforts in hand surgery.

Main Methods:

An international survey of 50 practicing hand surgeons across America, Asia, and Europe.
Multiple-choice questions focused on extensor tendon repair and post-operative therapy.
Data collection on splinting, repair techniques, and early motion protocols.

Main Results:

Relative motion splinting is underused for boutonniere deformities; static splinting remains prevalent.
Strong surgical repair techniques for extensor digitorum communis tendons are less common than recommended.
Early active motion protocols are not widely implemented after extensor tendon repair.

Conclusions:

Established principles like strong repair and early active motion are not consistently applied to extensor tendons.
Current extensor tendon repair practices lag behind expert recommendations.
International survey data highlights knowledge and technique deficits, necessitating targeted education.