title: Closed rupture of extensor digitorum communis tendon following fracture of the radius.
abstract: A case of closed rupture of the extensor digitorum communis tendon following a fracture of the lower end of the radius with anterior displacement, is described. This rare complication was treated successfully by abductor pollicis longus tendon transfer.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery