Intratendinous rupture of flexor digitorum profundus caused by non-specific synovitis.
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.
Prosser
G H
GH
West Midlands Regional Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Wordsley Hospital, Stourbridge, UK.
Sterne
G D
GD
Nancarrow
J D
JD
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