title: Spontaneous rupture of the flexor carpi radialis tendon.
abstract: Three cases of closed rupture of the flexor carpi radialis tendon associated with scapho-trapezio-trapezoidal arthritis are reported. Carpal tunnel surgery preceded all three ruptures. Local steroid injection preceded two ruptures. Long-term disability was minimal.
authors.affiliation: Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tonkin
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications*; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014955:Wrist Joint