title: Delayed sequential ruptures of the index and thumb flexor tendons due to an occult scaphoid nonunion.
abstract: A case of sequential spontaneous loss of flexion in the thumb and index finger over a 10 year period is reported. Previously unrecognized carpal collapse as a consequence of a longstanding scaphoid nonunion was identified as the cause. Fusion of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb and suture of the index profundus tendon to the middle profundus tendon resulted in a good outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perth Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wacker
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McKie
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: MacLean
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery