Flexor tendon rupture caused by gout: a case report.
We present a case of primary gouty infiltration of flexor tendons in the hand, causing rupture of both flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus tendons in a single digit. The patient was managed by a single-stage reconstruction of the less involved flexor digitorum superficialis tendon using a segment of the proximal stump of flexor digitorum profundus tendon as a bridge graft. This uncommon etiology of tendon rupture should be considered in all patients with a history of gout presenting with tendon insufficiency.
Department of Orthopedics, Division of Hand Surgery, The Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Raymond K
RK
Wurapa
David S
DS
Zelouf
D006073:Gout / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*