Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Flexor Tendon Injuries, tissues, arthritis, splint, physiotherapy, surgery, glossary

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Nov 27, 2014

Glossary

Tendons - A tough, inelastic connective tissue that joins muscle to another structure, usually bone.

Tissues - A group or layer of cells that are alike in type and work together to perform a specific function.

Arthritis - A disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints

Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy is a treatment where, it restores, maintains and promotes the overall fitness and health.

Splint - Splints are devices, which supports and maintains the structures in corrected position.

Surgery: A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present.

Published on Nov 25, 2014
Last Updated on Nov 27, 2014