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Extensor tendon injuries are common. They are diverse in nature. Their complexity is often underestimated and it is difficult to get consistently good results after their repair.
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Knight, S.L. (2015). Injuries: Tendon – Extensor. In: Trail, I., Fleming, A. (eds) Disorders of the Hand. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6554-5_4
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