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Recovery after extensor tendon repair requires physical therapy, and treatment follows a specific protocol. Types of Extensor Tendonitis. Tendonitis can develop in any tendon of the extensor muscles.

There are four extensor tendon zones in each foot. Heel tendonitis Your Achilles tendon runs from the calf of your leg to your heel bone, and it's used a lot throughout your daily activities.

The extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) is a muscle in your forearm that works in conjunction with the other muscles and tendons in your arm to help move your wrist and hand.

Extensor Tendon: A fibrous cord that facilitates finger extension by connecting muscle to bone. Early Active Motion (EAM): A rehabilitation strategy that encourages controlled, active movement ...

The extensor retinaculum refers to the set of ligaments inside the ankle that connect the tibia and fibula, which are the bones of the lower leg. The Achilles tendon and tissue inside the sole of ...

The goal of late tendon repair is to allow a return to normal function with no pain. Options for late reconstructive treatment of flexor tendon injuries include direct repair, tenolysis, one-stage ...