title: Scaphoid exostosis causing rupture of the flexor pollicis longus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Princess Elizabeth Orthopedic Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: O'Dwyer
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Jefferiss
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications*; D002348:Carpal Bones; D005096:Exostoses / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries