title: Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a professional skier.
abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon is uncommon in sports activities. We report a rare case of a professional downhill skier presenting with a rupture of the EPL tendon. Repetitive motion of the wrist joint appeared to cause the rupture. The patient was treated successfully with tendon transfer of the extensor indicis proprius.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kanebo Memorial Hospital, Kobe, Japan.
authors.forename: Norifumi
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fujita
authors.forename: Minoru
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Doita
authors.forename: Masaho
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yoshikawa
authors.forename: Hiroyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fujioka
authors.forename: Norihide
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sha
authors.forename: Shinichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yoshiya
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery