title: [Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon].
abstract: On the basis of an extensive follow-up study, the transfer of the extensor indicis tendon to the thumb following rupture of the extensor pollicis longus is recommended as the procedure of choice. If attention is paid to certain technical details, good to very good results can be obtained.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Die Ruptur der langen Daumenstrecksehne.