Rupture Extensor Tendons of Hand and Wrist

Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the extensor tendons of the hand and wrist.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Unable to extend finger
  • Flexion deformity
  • Swelling in the hand
  • Loss of ROM in the affected finger
  • Pain in the affected fingers
Causes
  • Laceration
  • Overuse
  • Trauma
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Possible immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Rupture Extensor Tendons of Hand and Wrist Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Ice Massage Hand Wrist
  • Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization Wrist And Hand

Rupture Extensor Tendons of Hand and Wrist Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Putty Gripping
  • Wrist Curls

Rupture Extensor Tendons of Hand and Wrist Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension