Spontaneous ruptures of the flexor carpi radialis tendon secondary to STT osteoarthritis.
Two cases of closed ruptures of the flexor carpi radialis which resulted from attrition of the tendon caused by bony spurs secondary to Scapho Trapezo Trapezoidal (STT) osteoarthritis are described. Treatment is conservative.
Verellen
K
K
Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Pellenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Lubbeek-Pellenberg, Belgium.
Dauwe
D
D
Demuynck
M
M
Kestelijn
P
P
Vanden Berghe
L
L
D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery