title: Attrition Rupture of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon after Arthrodesis of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint: A Case Report.
abstract: We report a case of flexor pollicis longus tendon rupture after arthrodesis of the trapeziometacarpal joint with headless screws using the criss-cross technique. Although flexor pollicis longus tendon rupture is a conceivable complication after the trapeziometacarpal joint arthrodesis, very few cases have rarely been reported in the literature. We should remind that screws inserted into the trapezium could lead to a rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
authors.forename: Kumiko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kanaya
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
authors.forename: Kohei
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kanaya
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
authors.forename: Kousuke
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Iba
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
authors.forename: Toshihiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yamashita
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Arthrodesis; Flexor pollicis longus; Rupture; Tendon