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Extensor tendon injuries on the top of the foot — most often from a kick, drop, or laceration — can dramatically affect toe function if not repaired correctly within the first week.
You’re in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what extensor tendon injuries means and what works. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-day appointment at Howell or Bloomfield Township.
Extensor Tendon Injuries: Foot + Ankle
Quick answer: Extensor Tendon Injuries requires specific treatment approach. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM has experience.
Diagnosis
Clinical exam, ultrasound, sometimes MRI for definitive diagnosis.
Treatment
Conservative care first: rest, ice, immobilization, physical therapy. Surgery for severe ruptures or refractory cases.
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If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your foot or ankle tendon injury, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.