[Rupture of the flexor tendons after partial arthrodesis of carpus in the rheumatoid wrist].
The author report two ruptures of flexor digitorum tendons in a series of thirteen partial wrist arthrodeses in rheumatoid arthritis. These ruptures occurred as a result of attrition at the radial epiphysis after reduction of anterior subluxation of the carpus.
Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Clinique Chénieux, Limoges.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002348:Carpal Bones; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries
Ruptures de tendons fléchisseurs après arthrodèse partielle du carpe dans le poignet rhumatoïde.