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Week 13 - Flexor Tendon Injuries Flashcards

1
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name 2 examples of closed flexor tendon injuries

A
  • punctures

- forced extension during finger flexion

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name an example of a closed flexor tendon injury.

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“jersey injury” FDP rupture from distal insertion while grabbing players jersey

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usually associated with other neurovascular deficits

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open flexor tendon injuries

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name the 4 superficial flexor tendons of forearm.

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  • pronator teres
  • flexor carpi radialis
  • palmaris longus
  • flexor carpi ulnaris
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5
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name the intermediate flexor tendon of the forearm.

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flexor digitorum superficialis

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name the 2 deep flexor tendons of the forearm.

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  • flexor digitorum profundus

- flexor pollicis longus

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7
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travels through carpal tunnel to base of proximal phalanx

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FDS

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travels through carpal tunnel and through camper’s chiasm becoming more superficial to DIP

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FDP

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9
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name the 2 flexor tendons that travel to the fingers.

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FDS and FDP

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10
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between joints

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annular pulleys

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over joints

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cruciform pulleys

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12
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what is the role of the pulley system?

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keep tendons close to bone for mechanical advantage (prevent bowstringing)

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13
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what is a jersey injury?

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hyperextension of PIP causing FDP to rupture/pull out

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14
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  • pulling up of tendon without pulleys

- can’t make a full fist

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bowstringing

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15
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name the 2 sources of nutrition for tendons.

A
  • perfusion

- diffusion

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16
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blood enters tendon

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perfusion

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17
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extrinsic via synovial fluid; degree of difference in concentration (surrounding area)

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diffusion

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18
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what are critical for bringing blood to tendon?

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vincula

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19
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the passages of fluid through the circulatory system (blood stream) or lymphatic system to an organ or tissue, usually referring to the delivery of blood to an area

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perfusion

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the tendency of the molecules of a substance (gas, liquid, or solid) to move from a region of high concentration to one of lower concentration. ex: oxygen and co2

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diffusion

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21
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zone 1 - flexor tendon

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FDP only

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22
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  • “no man’s land”

- insertion of FDS to A1

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zone II

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23
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lumbrical origin in palm

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zone III

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carpal tunnel

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zone IV

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proximal to CT in forearm
zone V
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zone I
FDP only
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zone II
- no man's land | - insertion of FDS to A1
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zone III
lumbrical origin in palm
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zone IV
carpal tunnel
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zone V
proximal to CT in forearm
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what is the optimal time of flexor tendon repair?
within 24 hours of injury
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unrepaired tendons develop which 2 things?
- adhesions | - scar which impedes restoring full function
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unlike extensor tendons, flexors can what?
retract into forearm if not repaired
34
name 3 key outcomes of "wide awake" flexor tendon surgeries.
- decreases rupture rates - decreases tenolysis rates - facilitates active protected movement after surgery
35
surgery needed to clean tendon scarring
tenolysis
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name 2 aspects of flexor tendon injury post operative care and rehab (OT).
- precautions to safely participate in their ADLs | - educate the pt. on one handed techniques.
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describe rehab during the first 2 to 4 days post surgery.
keep the hand elevated and immobile in an orthosis with the wrist in comfortable extension.
38
describe a flexor tendon orthosis 2 to 4 days post surgery.
- wrist in comfortable extension | - MCP joint flexed to 80-90 and PIP and DIP joints extended
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describe OT rehab on days 4 to 21 post surgery.
- full active extension of IP joints with MP joints flexed. - passively warm up MP, PIP, and DIP joints to decrease friction and work of the tendons before starting active movement. - midrange active movement: pts. make half a fist, 45 degrees flexion of each of MP, PIP, and DIP joints active flexion
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name the general goals of OT rehab in flexor tendon injuries.
- assist development of strong tendon - assist freely gliding tendon - be careful to maintain joint mobility - STRIKE BALANCE - between protection and application of controlled stress
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name the 5 methods of flexor tendon rehab.
- immobilization - immediate passive flexion - delayed mobilization - early active flexion - immediate active flexion
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*what is the splint called that is used for flexor tendon injuries?
dorsal blocking splint
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describe the positioning of a dorsal blocking splint.
- wrist: 20-30 degrees flexion - MCP: 50-70 degrees flexion - PIPs/DIPs: extension
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which populations should be immobilized during flexor tendon injuries?
- children under 12 years old - adults with cog./psych issues - other injuries (fractures, burns, skin grafts)
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how long should a flexor tendon splint/cast be in place (immobilized)?
3-5 weeks
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how should an OT exercise the pt. when immobilized in splint post flexor tendon injury?
- passive if possible in splint to maintain joint mobility | - edema control
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name 2 purposes of the dorsal blocking splint.
- shortens flexors a little | - prevents pts. from over pulling tendons
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no matter which protocol you follow you will likely make which type of splint?
dorsal blocking splint
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what is the immediate passive protocol also known as?
modified duran
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name a protocol that does "immediate active"?
indiana protocol
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describe the indiana protocol.
- 1st - passively flex fingers into palm - actively hold fingers down - PLACE/HOLD - 2nd - active fist and straighten fingers within splint
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how many splints are required in the indiana protocol?
2
53
describe the indiana protocol (2nd - hinged splint).
- passively extend wrist while simultaneously holding fingers in flexion - after 5 seconds, relax the muscle contraction and allow wrist to drop into flexion - automatically allows fingers to gently straighten.
54
name 3 main exercises of the indiana protocol.
- place/hold, then flex wrist - actively make a fist (composite and hook) followed by active extension - blocking exercises
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describe general time frame of PROM and AROM.
passive flexion active extension right away
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what is place/hold also known as?
tenodesis
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- begins in all protocols eventually | - requires 1 tendon to do all the work
blocking
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eventually needs to be done in all flexor tendon injuries.
tendon gliding
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used to hold the space of a tendon
hunter rod
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what type of motion is used when hunter rod is in?
must be PROM
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name 4 OT goals used for hunter rod patients.
- control edema - manage scar - improve/maintain joint mobility especially PIP joint - begin tendon rehab after tendon graft
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name 4 treatments used for adhesions restricting tendon glide.
- blocking - NMES - scar massage/release techniques - ultrasound (8th week)
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name 2 treatment methods for decreased tendon length restricting extension at 2 or more joints.
- ultrasound (8th week) | - dynamic or static progressive extension splinting
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name 3 treatment methods for flexion contractures of PIP or DIP joints.
- heat with stretch in direction of limitation - dynamic or static progressive splint - joint mobilization techniques
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name 5 treatment methods for skin to tendon adherence.
- ultrasound for scar softening - stretch scar adhesion - myofascial release - friction massage - NMES to involved finger (move skin in opposite direction)
66
describe the duran protocol.
- passive digital flexion and extension within a protective orthosis - gentle active motion begins with medical clearance about 4 weeks after surgery.
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when does AROM (flexion) of digits usually begin for flexor tendon injuries?
4 to 6 weeks from initial repair and increases in frequency and intensity until full function (12 weeks after repair)
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name 2 typical early techniques following the discontinuation of the dorsal protective orthosis.
- tendon gliding exercises | - place and hold exercises
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in general, describe the duran protocol.
passive flexion and extension of fingers
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when does strengthening begin?
week 8
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when is the splint not used anymore?
6 weeks

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