Extensor indicis proprius and extensor digitorum communis rupture after volar locked plating of the distal radius--a case report

Distal radius fractures are among the most commonly encountered fractures in the extremities. Volar plating of distal radius fracture has gained popularity in recent years with the introduction of the locked plating system. Complications of volar plating include extensor and flexor tendon rupture. H...

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Published in:Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases 2012-10, Vol.70 (4), p.273-275
Main Authors: Ward, James P, Kim, L T Suezie, Rettig, Michael E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Bone Plates - adverse effects
Bone Screws - adverse effects
Device Removal
Female
Fingers
Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects
Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation
Fractures, Comminuted - surgery
Humans
Internal fixation in fractures
Prosthesis Design
Radius Fractures - surgery
Reoperation
Rupture
Tendon Injuries - diagnosis
Tendon Injuries - etiology
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Tendon Transfer
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Distal radius fractures are among the most commonly encountered fractures in the extremities. Volar plating of distal radius fracture has gained popularity in recent years with the introduction of the locked plating system. Complications of volar plating include extensor and flexor tendon rupture. Here we present a case report of an extensor indicis proprius and extensor digitorum communis to index finger tendon rupture after open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fracture with locked plate.
ISSN:1936-9719
1936-9727