J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2017 Aug;52(4):364-369. 10.4055/jkoa.2017.52.4.364.

Delayed Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Following Intramedullary Nailing of Radial Shaft Fracture

• Park JY
• Huh SH
• Jung BH

• KMID: 2387797
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2017.52.4.364

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.

Keyword

tendon injuries; tendon transfer; radius fractures

MeSH Terms

Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary*
Radius Fractures
Rupture*
Tendon Injuries
Tendon Transfer
Tendons*