Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon at the Proximal Screw of Volar Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report.
10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.4.338
- Author:
Dong Ju SHIN
1
;
Seung Oh NAM
;
Hun Sik CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea. nso1020@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture;
Distal radius fracture;
Volar plate fixation;
Proximal screw
- MeSH:
Radius Fractures;
Radius;
Rupture;
Tendons;
Palmar Plate*
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2013;26(4):338-342
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
As volar plate fixation of distal radius fracture becomes more common, reports of ruptured extensor pollicis longus tendon by a protruding distal screw tip are also increasing steadily. Authors have experienced a rare case of ruptured extensor pollicis longus tendon at the prominent proximal screw of fixed volar plate for distal radius fracture, and we report it herein with a review of the literature.
