title: Traumatic amputation of the finger with complete avulsion of flexor profundus tendon.
abstract: A case of traumatic amputation of the left third finger at the proximal interphalangeal joint is presented. The injury was associated with complete avulsion of the flexor profundus tendon from the forearm. The possible mechanism of injury is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000150:complications*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*