title: Rupture of the extensor mechanism associated with a closed phalangeal fracture.
abstract: A case of closed rupture of the extensor mechanism associated with a fracture of the proximal phalanx of the little finger is presented. Diagnosis was made only after surgical exposure for internal bone fixation.
authors.affiliation: Urgences Mains de L'Est Parisien, Clinique la Francilienne, Pontault Combault, France.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dubert
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D017102:Fracture Healing; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery