title: Rupture of Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon: A Complication of Volar Locking Plating of the Distal Radius.
abstract: We report an unusual case of complete rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon following volar locking plating for a distal radius fracture. We believe that the prominence of a distal locking screw head predisposed to the rupture of the tendon. We highlight that correctly attaching the distal locking screws to the plate is essential for obtaining the correct biomechanics of the device and preventing flexor tendon rupture.
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX, UK. asrajeev18@gmail.com.|Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX, UK. asrajeev18@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Aysha Sethunathan
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Rajeev
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX, UK.
authors.forename: Shanaka
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sreverthana
authors.affiliation: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Harrison
keywords: Biomechanics of fracture fixation; Osteosynthesis; Reconstructive surgery; Wrist
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