Bilateral rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a professional goalkeeper following steroid injections for extensor tenosynovitis.
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
We present a rare case of bilateral extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture in a professional football goalkeeper following steroid injection for extensor tenosynovitis. The potential pathogenesis mechanisms are discussed.
Authors
Simon Mills, Charalambos Charalambous, Mike Hayton
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