Delayed Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Following Intramedullary Nailing of Radial Shaft Fracture.
10.4055/jkoa.2017.52.4.364
- Author:
Jin Yeong PARK
1
;
Soon Ho HUH
;
Bo Hyun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Carollo Hospital, Suncheon, Korea. Lacteaa@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
tendon injuries;
tendon transfer;
radius fractures
- MeSH:
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary*;
Radius Fractures;
Rupture*;
Tendon Injuries;
Tendon Transfer;
Tendons*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2017;52(4):364-369
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Delayed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon mostly occur after plate fixation of distal radius fracture. However, delayed rupture of the extensor pollcis longus tendon following intramedullary nailing of radial shaft fracture is very rare. We report one case of delayed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon following intramedullary nailing, presenting abnormal signs from adhesion of the extensor pollicis longus with extensor indicis at the nail insertion site.
