Blunt avulsion of the extensor carpi radialis longus by an industrial food mixer.
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.
Packman
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Department of Surgical Specialties at Newcomb Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey, USA.
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