MRI of Finger Tendons

MRI of Finger Tendons

The Verdan classification of the finger extensor tendons. The anatomical distribution of extensor tendon regions: extrinsic extensors (regions VIII-X), wrist extensor region (region VII), dorsal hand (region VI), metacarpophalangeal (MCP) region (region V), proximal phalanx (region IV), proximal interphalangeal region (region III), middle phalanx (region II), and distal interphalangeal region (region I). The topography classification … Read more

Surgical Techniques for Treating Traumatic MCP Joint Subluxation (Part 1)

Surgical Techniques for Treating Traumatic MCP Joint Subluxation (Part 1)

MEDICOOL . Medical Library // 1 Definition // ●Instability of the extensor tendon at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is divided into two categories: subluxation and dislocation. ●Subluxation refers to the lateral displacement of the extensor tendon beyond the midline while still maintaining contact with the condyle when the MCP joint is fully flexed. ●The definition … Read more