Triggering of extensor pollicis longus tendon: case report.
Triggering of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon is an uncommon phenomenon with a few reports in the previous literature. Because of its rarity, the recommendations for management are sparse. We report a case of triggering EPL tendon secondary to the tendon nodule in a 42-year-old woman treated with the surgical decompression. The intraoperative findings, surgical technique and outcome of this case are described.
Luenam
Suriya
S
Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand. luenam_suriya@yahoo.com
Kosiyatrakul
Arkaphat
A
Prachaporn
Sunya
S
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D052582:Trigger Finger Disorder / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*