title: Blunt avulsion of the extensor carpi radialis longus by an industrial food mixer.
abstract: This report documents the blunt avulsion of the tendon of origin of the extensor carpi radialis longus. The unusual industrial injury presented with the severe pain and tense swelling of a compartment syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Specialties at Newcomb Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Packman
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D005511:Food Handling / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery