Flexor digitorum profundus avulsion. A unique presentation.
Simultaneous avulsion of the insertion of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon and a displaced intra-articular fracture of the distal phalanx occurred in a 45-year-old man. Review of the literature reveals that this is a rare injury. A case report is presented, along with a review of the literature.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
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D001178:Arthroplasty; D001864:Bone Wires; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005384:Finger Joint; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery