title: Traumatic rupture of the profundus tendon proximal to the lumbrical origin.
abstract: Traumatic flexor tendon ruptures are rare in patients without rheumatoid arthritis. A case of closed flexor digitorum profundus tenon rupture in the palm, proximal to the lumbrical origin, is presented. Thorough patient evaluation revealed no associated tendinous or bony pathology.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Service, University of California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Lesavoy
mesh_terms: D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology