14 Questions
What is the main focus of physical therapy for flexor tendon repair?
Rehabilitation post flexor tendon repair
What is the role of physical therapy in managing complications post flexor tendon repair?
Dealing with complications post flexor tendon repair
What aspect of flexor tendon injury does physical therapy primarily address?
Rehabilitation post flexor tendon repair
What is the surgical repair of one or more of the long extrinsic flexor tendons of the fingers and/or thumb called?
Flexor tendon repair
What does physical therapy consider in terms of anatomical aspects for treatment?
Anatomical considerations for treatment
Which muscle is involved in finger flexion at the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints of digits 2-5?
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Which nerve innervates the Flexor Digitorum Profundus of digits 2-3?
Median nerve
Where does the Flexor Pollicis Longus muscle originate from?
Anterior surface of radius
What is the main purpose of cosmetic plastic surgeries?
To change appearance
What is the insertion point of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis muscle?
Sides of middle phalanges of digits 2-5
What is the action of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus at the distal interphalangeal joint?
Flexion
Which bursa should be examined clinically in relation to flexor tendon repair?
Ulnar bursa
What is the primary origin of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis muscle?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
What type of surgery involves correcting facial and body abnormalities caused by birth defects, injury, disease, or aging?
Reconstructive surgery
Explore the anatomical considerations, vascularity and healing of flexor tendons, as well as the assessment and treatment of flexor tendon injuries and complications post-repair.
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