title: Bilateral closed flexor pollicis longus musculotendinous junction ruptures.
abstract: We present a case of bilateral closed flexor pollicis longus musculotendinous junction ruptures. Our case suggests multifactorial aetiology and provides further evidence for genetic influences in musculotendinous junction injuries.
authors.affiliation: University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Arham
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Kai Yuen
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cormack
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gillespie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography