Dislocation of extensor tendons of the hand caused by focal myoclonic epilepsy.
A case of dislocation of the extensor tendons of the hand caused by focal myoclonic epilepsy is presented. This particular aetiology, which has not previously been reported, is discussed. The tendons were repositioned and there was no sign of recurrence one year later.
D000328:Adult; D004831:Epilepsies, Myoclonic / Q000150:complications*; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*