Once the digit is flexed, the subluxed tendon is poorly aligned and may not be able to actively extend the digit. In this situation, the patient can push the finger into full extension with the …

Extensor tendon subluxation is where these tendons fall off of their centered position into the valley between the metacarpal heads. This can be caused by trauma, most commonly …

Nov 16, 2025 · Extensor Tendon Injuries are traumatic injuries to the extensor tendons that can be caused by laceration, trauma, or overuse. Diagnosis is made clinically by physical …

May 13, 2020 · Type 2 sagittal band injury was detected in which the extensor tendon was subluxated to the ulnar side, and the sagittal band was strengthened with a junctura tendinum …

Relative motion extension orthoses allow for immediate active range of motion of the digits following extensor tendon repair or closed or open treatment of sagittal band injuries.

Background: This systematic review assesses the current literature and reviews the clinical outcomes of treatment for sagittal band injuries and extensor tendon instability.

Learn more about the causes of ECU subluxation as well as treatment options available at the Hand and Wrist Institute.

Although extensor tendon injuries receive much less attention in the literature than flexor tendon injuries do, several recent studies have examined this topic. This article presents an overview …

Such an injury can cause subluxation of the extensor tendons over the MCP joint when a fist is made, causing a snapping sensation in both flexion and extension at the joint.

Extensor tendon injuries are relatively common and, if not treated appropriately, can cause permanent impairment of hand function. An extensor lag is often present and this can …