Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon after fracture of the distal end of the radius. A report of the youngest case.
Late rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon is an occasional complication following a fracture of the distal end of the radius. Previous reports have been exclusively in middle aged or elderly patients. The present case is unique in that it affected a 14 year old girl.
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012421:Rupture; D012916:Soccer; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*