title: A case of rupture of the deep tendon of the third palmar interosseous muscle.
abstract: The authors present a case of traumatic subcutaneous rupture of the deep tendon of the third palmar interosseous muscle. This injury is characterized primarily by the abduction of the little finger. Surgical fixation of the proximal loose end of the tendon to the base of the proximal phalanx yields excellent clinical and functional results.
authors.affiliation: I Divisione Ortopedica, O.O.T., Padova.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Poli
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Turchetto
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery