Forearm cut explored and tendon repaired
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The patient suffered a cut to the front of the froearm. The wound has been dressed in A & E |
The posture of the hand shows that the index finger and thumb are lying too straight due to division (cut) of their bending tendons |
Pressing on the forearm beyond the cut shows bending of the thumb indicating the tendon is intact beyond the cut |
The wound is shown in the distal (far) half of the forearm |
The wound is given an initial cleaning with a brush and sponge before disinfection once the patient is asleep |
The necessary skin incisions to explore the deep injuries are marked |
Exrensive muscle and tendon cuts are shown |
Fortunately the median nerve (one of the main nerves to the hand) is shown intact (uninjured) |
The tendons and muscles have been repaired. The skin will be closed, the wounds dressed and a programme of rehabilitation begun soon after |
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