RT Book, Section A1 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 57707713 T1 Chapter 76. Extensor Tendon Repair T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e YR 2013 FD 2013 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-161352-1 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57707713 RD 2024/10/04 AB The Emergency Physician (EP) commonly encounters lacerations or trauma to the dorsum of the hand and forearm. In evaluating these patients, the possibility of extensor tendon lacerations must be considered. The extensor mechanism of the hand and forearm is typically disrupted in association with penetrating trauma. It must be remembered, however, that blunt trauma, such as sudden forced flexion, can also result in injury to the extensor tendons. Performing an extensor tendon repair is an important skill in the EP's surgical armamentarium.