title: Intratendinous rupture of flexor digitorum profundus caused by non-specific synovitis.
abstract: Closed ruptures of flexor tendons in the hands of patients without rheumatoid arthritis are rare. We report a case of closed rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus of the middle finger in zone II, secondary to acute florid synovitis forming a tumour-like mass. No similar case has been reported to our knowledge. The management of this unexpected finding at surgical exploration is discussed.
authors.affiliation: West Midlands Regional Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Wordsley Hospital, Stourbridge, UK.
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Prosser
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Sterne
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Nancarrow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013585:Synovitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery