Extensor tendon injuries located distal to the junctura will have little retraction of the proximal tendon and the extensor tendon may be amenable to late direct repair. If there is segmental loss ...

vch.ca The extensor mechanism (EM) of the knee comprises the quadriceps muscles and tendon, the patella, patellar tendon and supporting retinaculum (figure 1). Injuries of the EM are common and may be ...

In extensor tendon injuries, a bridge graft or tendon transfer may be considered. The outcome of late repair of tendon injuries is determined by a number of factors, including which digit is ...