Flexor Tendons Flashcards
1
Q
What are the critical pulleys required to maintain relatively normal flexor tendon gliding?
A
A2 and A4
2
Q
Where are the pulleys located?
A
A1 = MCPJ
A3 = PIPJ
A5 = DIPJ
A2 = prox phalanx
A 4 = middle phalanx
A 5 = distal phalanx
3
Q
How do you test for extrinsic flexor tendon tightness?
A
Maintain digits in full extension passively and then passively extend wrist. If flexor tension develops and the digits flex then ext flexor tightness is present.
