title: Flexor tendon rupture after collagenase injection for Dupuytren contracture: case report.
abstract: Rupture of both flexor tendons after collagenase injection for Dupuytren contracture is a rare and problematic complication. We performed a 2-stage tendon reconstruction to treat this problem, with an acceptable result.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA. dr.zhang@gmail.com
authors.forename: Andrew Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Catherine M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Curtin
authors.forename: Vincent R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Hentz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017364:Collagenases / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture / Q000139:chemically induced; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D017364:Collagenases