Flexor and Extensor Tendon LacerationWHAT IS FLEXOR AND EXTENSOR TENDON LACERATION?The flexor tendons are located on the palm-side of the fingers and attach the flexor muscles to the finger bones, ena ...
Dupuytren's contracture OverviewDupuytren's (du-pwe-TRANZ) contracture is a hand deformity that usually d ...
Dupuytren's contractureDiagnosisIn most cases, doctors can diagnose Dupuytren's contracture by the look and feel of your hands. Other tests are rarely necessary.Your doctor will compare your hands to ...
AnatomyTendons are tissues that connect muscles to bone. When muscles contract, tendons pull on bones, causing parts of the body to move. Long tendons extend from muscles in the forearm and attach to ...
Tendons in the human body are of great importance and many functions. Our bones, muscles and joints work together in a coordinated way to move the body and give it stability. Tendons and ligaments pla ...
