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Slack extensor tendon. Video 1 from "Recent Developments Are Changing Extensor Tendon Management" 145 (3) CME

Video Author:Donald Lalonde

Published on:February 22, 2020

This video demonstrates a slack extensor tendon with a single 6-0 nylon suture. The repair does not come apart in full MCP flexion because of the relative motion extension orthosis. From "Recent Developments Are Changing Extensor Tendon Management". March 2020 – 145 (3). CME.

Keywords: relative motion splint, relative motion orthosis, boutonniere, extensor tendon, WALANT, extensor tendon repair