The Effect of early active Movement following Repair of Extensor Tendons in Zone IV using three different suture Techniques - A cadaveric Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of early active movement on the area repaired with three different suture techniques used in extensor tendon injuries in zone IV.

Materials And Methods: A total of nine cadaver's 35 extensor tendons from 9 intact upper extremities were used in this study. The proximal and distal borders of the extensor tendons in zone IV were marked.