title: Flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion through a recurrent enchondroma--a case report.
abstract: Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon avulsion from the distal phalanx is a well recognised injury, which usually follows a hyperextension force to a flexed distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. It is commonly seen in contact sport athletes, with a predilection for the ring finger.(2,4) Avulsion of the FDP tendon from pathological bone is an infrequent occurrence. It has, however, been reported to occur in association with an enchondroma of the distal phalanx.(2,3) To our knowledge, an FDP tendon avulsion through a recurrent enchondroma has not been reported. We present the case findings of such an event.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Yee
mesh_terms: D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002812:Chondroma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome