Extensor tendon injuries, most frequently occurring in the hand, represent a significant clinical challenge due to the intricacies of the extensor mechanism and the vital function it performs in digit ...

A 40-year-old man comes to the emergency department (ED) for suture removal from a laceration repair 10 days ago. He reports the pain is better, but that the thumb still feels stiff. He denies fever, ...

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation help treat tendonitis at home. Overuse, like typing or running, often causes extensor tendonitis. Pain from tendonitis gets worse if you use the affected muscles ...