An unusual rupture of the flexor carpi radialis tendon: a case report.
We present the unusual case of a flexor carpi radialis tendon that ruptured after extended strenuous physical activity by a patient with paralysis of the opposite limb secondary to poliomyelitis.
Polatsch
Daniel B
DB
New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA.
Foster
Lawrence G
LG
Posner
Martin A
MA
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001175:Arthrography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000150:complications; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging