title: Attritional rupture of extensor pollicis longus: a rare complication following elastic stable intramedullary nailing of a paediatric radial fracture.
abstract: Elastic stable intramedullary nail fixation has become established as an acceptable method of treatment for diaphyseal fractures of both forearm bones in the paediatric population. It is considered safe, minimally invasive and does not compromise physeal growth. We report a case of delayed rupture of extensor pollicis longus due to attrition over the sharp edges of a protruding nail end after elastic stable intramedullary nailing of a paediatric radial diaphyseal fracture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Sligo General Hospital, Sligo, Ireland. sproulejames@hotmail.com
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sproule
authors.forename: Simon J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Roche
authors.forename: Eswara G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Murthy
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors