Epl Tendon Insertion
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Epl tendon insertion. Bakkers post op protocol important instructions following surgery. The tendon insertion of the extra index finger extensor tendon extensor indicus proprius eip is detached. Its muscle belly is in the forearm and the tendon travels along the wrist and enters the third compartment of the band that holds the tendons in position at the wrist. The tendon is finally inserted on the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb.
It then travels around a prominent part of the radius bone that acts like a pulley. Please do not remove this. After this type of surgery a splint or cast is used for a few weeks after which supervised therapy may be started allowing gentle movement with a protective splint may be used for an additional few weeks. The epl straightens the most distal farthest from your body joint of the thumb.
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