title: Closed rupture of extensor digitorum communis tendon following excision of distal ulna.
abstract: Two cases of closed rupture of the extensor communis tendons are presented following excision of the distal ulna after fracture of radius and ulna. This complication has not been previously reported. A mechanism of injury is described.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery