title: Closed acute traumatic rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon-a report of two cases.
abstract: Two cases are presented of closed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus due to rotational trauma to the forearm. Case 1 was successfully managed by indicis proprius transfer and the operative findings are described. The rarity of this injury is stressed by a review of the sparse relevant literature.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery