Authors: Aysha Sethunathan Rajeev Shanaka Sreverthana John Harrison
Publish Date: 2009/09/11
Volume: 36, Issue: 4, Pages: 385-387
Abstract
We report an unusual case of complete rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon following volar locking plating for a distal radius fracture We believe that the prominence of a distal locking screw head predisposed to the rupture of the tendon We highlight that correctly attaching the distal locking screws to the plate is essential for obtaining the correct biomechanics of the device and preventing flexor tendon rupture
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