Bilateral rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a professional goalkeeper following steroid injections for extensor tenosynovitis.
We present a rare case of bilateral extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture in a professional football goalkeeper following steroid injection for extensor tenosynovitis. The potential pathogenesis mechanisms are discussed.
Mills
Simon P
SP
The University of Liverpool, School of Medical Education, MBChB Office, Cedar House, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE, UK.
Charalambous
Charalambos P
CP
Hayton
Mike J
MJ
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012916:Soccer; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004338:Drug Combinations; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide; D002045:Bupivacaine