Functional recovery measurement : Comparing early active mobilization versus immobilization after extensor tendon repair in zones IV to VIII. Immobilization for six weeks has been the postoperative protocol for the patients with hand's extensor tendon repair in our institute. In this study early mobilization of the hand i.e. also an internationally followed way, is compared with the aforementioned immobilization protocol to see which turns out to be a better option in the interest of the patient.
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To measure total active motion in the results of both groups to compare which one has better results.
Timeframe: 8 weeks