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Flexor Tendon Lacerations Secondary to Closed Proximal Phalangeal Fracture.

Authors :
Tolerton S
Nabarro M
Source :
The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume [J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol] 2019 Mar; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 123-126.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

We report a case of complete laceration of both flexor tendons in the dominant ring finger of a young male caused by a closed volar fracture fragment of the proximal phalanx. Careful clinical examination, reasonable index of suspicion and ultrasound confirmation play a pivotal role in the diagnosis and surgical planning of this rare yet consequential injury. Good outcomes can be achieved from the surgical management and rehabilitation of both soft tissue and bony injuries when planning of surgical approaches and fixation techniques are facilitated by an accurate pre-operative diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2424-8363
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30760150
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835519720093