title: Delayed rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon after routine volar placement of a T-plate on the distal radius.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ 85054, USA.
authors.forename: Scott F M
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Weiland
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012086:Reoperation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging