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

Yıl 2014, Cilt: 2014 Sayı: 1, 105 - 106, 07.08.2014

Süleyman Taş Serkan Balta Erol Benlier

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

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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.

Anahtar Kelimeler

EPL, repetitive motion, rupture, spontaneous, tendon

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

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