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PURPOSE: A rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon is a common complication that may occur after distal radius fracture but risk factors are still elusive. Systemic risk factors of extensor...
PURPOSE: To compare the results of reconstruction of extensor pollicis longus tendon treated by palmaris longus tendon graft and extensor indicis proprius tendon transfer.
METHODS: Authors have performed reconstruction of the...
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...
Entrapment of the extensor pollicis longus tendon is reported rarely on Smith's fractures in children. In our case, a 15 year old boy with Smith's fracture received treatment of closed...
As a complication of Smiths fracture, traumatic entrapment and closed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon may occur rarely at the fracture site and cause loss of thumb extenion....