title: Rare causes of closed rupture of the flexor tendon.
abstract: Closed injuries to the flexor tendon are relatively rare. We present three rare causes of closed injury to the flexor tendon. Early recognition and adequate treatment by a specialised hand surgeon are crucial for the prognosis of such cases. Delayed diagnosis and treatment often require secondary reconstruction of the flexor tendon, which results in a worse functional outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen , Groningen , The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Martin W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Stenekes
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rüttermann
authors.forename: Paul M N
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Werker
mesh_terms: D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Closed flexor tendon injury; hamate fracture; neurofibromatosis; osteosynthesis; tendon repair