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Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology

Year 2014, , 105 - 106, 07.08.2014

Süleyman Taş Serkan Balta Erol Benlier

https://doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027

Abstract

Background: The etiology of spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon includes systemic or local steroid injections, wrist fracture, tenosynovitis, synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and repetitive wrist motions. Case Report: We encountered a case of extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture with an unusual etiology, cow milking. In this case, transfer of the extensor indicis proprius tendon was performed successfully. At 1 year after surgery, extension of the thumb was sufficient. Conclusion: It appears that patients with occupations involving repetitive motions are at a high risk of closed tendon ruptures.

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EPL repetitive motion rupture spontaneous tendon

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Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology

Year 2014, , 105 - 106, 07.08.2014

Süleyman Taş Serkan Balta Erol Benlier

https://doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027

Abstract

References

  • 1. Bjorkman A, Jorgsholm P. Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon:a study of aetiological factors. Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg 2004;38:32-5. [CrossRef]
  • 2. ChoiJC, KimWS, Na HY, LeeYS, SongWS, Kim DH, et al.Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a tailor. Clin Orthop Surg 2011;3:167-9. [CrossRef]
  • 3. Engkvist O, Lundborg G. Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon after fracture of the lower end of the radius - A clinical and microangiographic study. Hand 1979;11:76-86. [CrossRef]
  • 4. Fujita N, Doita M, Yoshikawa M, Fujioka H, Sha N, Yoshiya S. Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a professional skier. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2005;13:489-91. [CrossRef]
  • 5. Zvijac JE, Janecki CJ, Supple KM. Non-traumatic spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon. Orthopedics 1993;16:1347-50.
  • 6. Lloyd TW, Tyler MP, Roberts AH. Spontaneous rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon in a kick boxer. Br J Sports Med 1998;32:178-9. [CrossRef]
  • 7. Kim CH. Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon. Arch Plast Surg 2012;39:680-2. [CrossRef]
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Süleyman Taş This is me

Serkan Balta This is me

Erol Benlier This is me

Publication Date August 7, 2014
Published in Issue Year 2014

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APA Taş, S., Balta, S., & Benlier, E. (2014). Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology. Balkan Medical Journal, 2014(1), 105-106. https://doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027
AMA Taş S, Balta S, Benlier E. Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology. Balkan Medical Journal. January 2014;2014(1):105-106. doi:10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027
Chicago Taş, Süleyman, Serkan Balta, and Erol Benlier. “Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Due to Unusual Etiology”. Balkan Medical Journal 2014, no. 1 (January 2014): 105-6. https://doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027.
EndNote Taş S, Balta S, Benlier E (January 1, 2014) Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology. Balkan Medical Journal 2014 1 105–106.
IEEE S. Taş, S. Balta, and E. Benlier, “Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology”, Balkan Medical Journal, vol. 2014, no. 1, pp. 105–106, 2014, doi: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027.
ISNAD Taş, Süleyman et al. “Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Due to Unusual Etiology”. Balkan Medical Journal 2014/1 (January 2014), 105-106. https://doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027.
JAMA Taş S, Balta S, Benlier E. Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology. Balkan Medical Journal. 2014;2014:105–106.
MLA Taş, Süleyman et al. “Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Due to Unusual Etiology”. Balkan Medical Journal, vol. 2014, no. 1, 2014, pp. 105-6, doi:10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9027.
Vancouver Taş S, Balta S, Benlier E. Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology. Balkan Medical Journal. 2014;2014(1):105-6.