What causes extensor tendon injuries?

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What is an extensor tendon?

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What happens when my extensor tendon is injured?

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What are the different methods of treating extensor tendon injuries?

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Why do I need this surgery?

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What will this surgery do?

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What are the risks and possible complications of this surgery?

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What are my non-surgical options?

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Are there any other surgical options?

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How soon would you recommend that I have this surgery?

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What can I expect if I choose not to have any type of management for my injury?

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What can I expect if I choose to delay this surgery?

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Will my surgery be arthroscopic or open?

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Will you use a bone graft, staples, or plates during my surgery?

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If I need a graft, where will it come from?

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How will this surgery impact my movement or flexibility in the short and long-term?

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What are the chances that my symptoms could return after this surgery?

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Where and how big will my incision be?

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What will my scar look like?

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How long will this surgery take?

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Do you think I will need a blood transfusion during my surgery?

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Will I need a cast after my surgery and for how long?

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What can I expect my pain to be like?

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What are my options for pain medications after surgery?

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Will I have any tubes or drains put in during surgery and for how long?

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Will I need physical therapy and for how long?

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Will I need any special equipment (ie boot, crutches, etc) to help me after surgery?

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How long will I be in the hospital after my surgery?

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How long will it be before I can get back to my normal routine?

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What kind of sports or exercise limitations will I have?

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How long will it be until I can drive again?

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How long will it be until I can go back to work?

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What kinds of anesthesia can I have for this procedure?

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Do I need to see an anesthesiologist before my surgery?

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Can you review my medication list with me?

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Will I need to stop or change any of my current medications?

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What tests do I need to do before surgery?

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When should I stop eating and drinking before surgery?

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Should I shower with antibacterial soap the night before and/or morning of surgery?

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What time should I arrive for my surgery?

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Can I get directions and contact information for your clinic/hospital?

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Will I need someone to drive me home from the hospital?

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Preparing for your surgery

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How long will my surgery take?

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How long will it be until I wake up?

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When will my visitors be able to see me?

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Do I need any medication to prevent blood clots?

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Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections?

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On the day of the procedure

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How did my procedure go?

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When will we stop the preventative antibiotics started before surgery?

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When can we restart my usual prescription medications?

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How are we preventing the formation of blood clots?

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When can I eat or drink?

Do I need to do breathing exercises?

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How much longer do you think I need to stay in the hospital?

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What needs to happen before I can be discharged?

How are we going to manage my pain?

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When will I start physical therapy and how often do I need to go?

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Have we arranged for my prescriptions to be filled?

Are there any medications that I need to avoid?

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When can I take a shower?

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When do I need to come back for a follow-up appointment?

Do I have staples or sutures that need to be removed?

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When will my cast be removed?

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How long will I need to use any special equipment, such as a boot or crutches?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

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When can I go back to work?

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When can I drive again?

When can I resume sexual activity?

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After the procedure

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