Acute rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon due to avulsed fracture of the second metacarpal base: a case report.
Journal: Hand Surgery : An International Journal Devoted To Hand And Upper Limb Surgery And Related Research : Journal Of The Asia-Pacific Federation Of Societies For Surgery Of The Hand
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Abstract
Acute tendon rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) is rare. We present acute EPL tendon rupture associated with avulsed fracture of the second metacarpal at the insertion of extensor carpi radialis longus. Tendon rupture of the EPL was repaired with end-to-end suture and avulsed fracture of the second metacarpal base was treated with open reduction and internal fixation.
Authors
Kazunari Ishida, Hiroyuki Fujioka, Ryoichi Doi