Spontaneous four-extremity extensor tendon rupture in a renal dialysis patient.
We present a case of spontaneous four-extremity extensor tendon rupture in a patient with chronic renal failure. The occurrence of spontaneous ruptures in all four extremities is previously undescribed. We discuss the pathogenesis, physical and radiographic characteristics, and management.
Clark
R F
RF
Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh.
Popky
L M
LM
Evans
T C
TC
D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology