Scaphoid exostosis causing rupture of the flexor pollicis longus.
A case of attrition rupture of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon caused by a scaphoid osteophyte in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis is reported. This lesion was found only after a thorough search of the floor of the carpal tunnel was performed.
O'Dwyer
K J
KJ
Princess Elizabeth Orthopedic Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom.
Jefferiss
C D
CD
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications*; D002348:Carpal Bones; D005096:Exostoses / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries