Bilateral spontaneous extensor tendon ruptures in Madelung's deformity.
Rupture of finger extensor tendons by attrition is an extremely rare complication of Madelung's deformity. We report a case of bilateral rupture in a previously symptom-free woman. The dorsally subluxed distal ulna was resected to prevent further rupture. The mechanism of injury, clinical and radiographic features, and treatment of this uncommon complication are reviewed.
Jebson
P J
PJ
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison.
Blair
W F
WF
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology