Transcription of Upper Extremity Extensor Tendon Repair Protocol
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Primary Extensor Tendon Repair Protocol Copyright 2020 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Department of Rehabilitation Services. All rights reserved 1 Department of Rehabilitation Services Primary Upper Extremity and Hand Extensor Tendon Repair Protocol This Protocol is not intended to be a substitute for one s clinical decision making regarding the progression of a patient s post-operative course based on their physical exam/findings, individual progress, and/or the presence of post-operative complications.
Week 4: by end of week 4, if no lag, adjust orthosis 1 to progress flexion of IP joints by 10˚up to 60˚-70˚. Repaired LB If PIP lag develops, limit of the IP joints. Phase II protection phase: 4-6 weeks Discharge hand-based orthosis. Replace with finger based volar with PIP in 0̊ for CS or PIP & DIP in 0̊ for CS & LB repair.
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