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.
The University of Liverpool, School of Medical Education, MBChB Office, Cedar House, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE, UK.
Simon P
SP
Mills
Charalambos P
CP
Charalambous
Mike J
MJ
Hayton
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