Implementing an internal audit to change practice: Current evidence and review of patient outcomes enabled transition to the relative motion extension approach in the postoperative management of zones IV-VI extensor tendon repairs

Evidence supports use of the relative motion extension (RME) approach following extensor tendon repairs in zones V-VI yielding good or excellent outcomes.

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - June 27, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Chlo ë E. Pilbeam Kirk, Julianne W. Howell, Melissa J. Hirth, Nick Johnson Source Type: research