Rupture of a flexor pollicis longus repair in a body builder through the use of an electronic muscle stimulator.
Involvement of tendons in hand lacerations is common, and immediate treatment involves exploration and primary repair. A programme of protected rehabilitation to allow healing and prevent rupture must follow. An unusual case is reported of tendon rupture in a body builder caused by use of an electronic muscle stimulator. Body builders should be warned about this mode of rupture, which has not been previously reported, during their rehabilitation.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, UK. a.ansari@doctors.net.uk
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D000328:Adult; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D014891:Weight Lifting