Traumatic rupture of the profundus tendon proximal to the lumbrical origin.
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.
Walker
L G
LG
Hand Surgery Service, University of California, Los Angeles.
Lesavoy
M A
MA
D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology