title: Zone I rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon caused by blunt trauma: a case report.
abstract: Traumatic ruptures of flexor tendons as a result of blunt trauma without an associated pathologic condition are rare. This is a case of a midsubstance flexor tendon rupture as a result of closed direct trauma. The patient sustained a flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) rupture 1 cm proximal to its insertion on his right ring finger without any accompanying laceration. Additionally, this case highlights the utility of ultrasound in diagnosing ruptured flexor tendon, which has been demonstrated in prior studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA 92134-1112, USA. eric.hofmeister@med.navy.mil
authors.forename: Eric P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Hofmeister
authors.forename: Charles E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Craven
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*