title: Simultaneous closed rupture of flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus tendons in the middle finger: a case report.
abstract: A 20-year-old man suffered a closed rupture of both flexor tendons in the middle finger while playing rugby. Primary repair of the flexor digitorum profundus and excision of the flexor digitorum superficialis was performed. At follow up he reported a Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score of 0 and unrestricted return to activities.
authors.affiliation: Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital , Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Jordan
authors.affiliation: Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital , Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Naeil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lotfi
authors.affiliation: Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital , Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Gunaratnam
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Shyamalan
keywords: Flexor tendon; hand; hand finger; trauma