In thiscase,trans-ferof theextensor indicis proprius tendon wasperformed successfully.At 1 year after surgery, extension of the thumb was sufficient.Conclusion:It appears thatpatients withoccupations involving repeti-tive motions are at a high risk of closed tendon ruptures.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Background:Theetiology of spontaneous rupture of theextensor pol-licislongus tendon includes systemic orlocalsteroid injections, wrist fracture, tenosynovitis, synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, andrepetitivewrist motions.Case Report:Weencountered a caseofextensor pollicis longus ten-donrupture withanunusual etiology, cowmilking.
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Key Findings & Data:Background:Theetiology of spontaneous rupture of theextensor pol-licislongus tendon includes systemic orlocalsteroid injections, wrist fracture, tenosynovitis, synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, andrepetitivewrist motions.Case Report:Weencountered a caseofextensor pollicis longus ten-donrupture withanunusual etiology, cowmilking.
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Conclusion & Impact:In thiscase,trans-ferof theextensor indicis proprius tendon wasperformed successfully.At 1 year after surgery, extension of the thumb was sufficient.Conclusion:It appears thatpatients withoccupations involving repeti-tive motions are at a high risk of closed tendon ruptures.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Background:Theetiology of spontaneous rupture of theextensor pol-licislongus tendon includes systemic orlocalsteroid injections, wrist fracture, tenosynovitis, synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, andrepetitivewrist motions.Case Report:Weencountered a caseofextensor pollicis longus ten-donrupture withanunusual etiology, cowmilking. In thiscase,trans-ferof theextensor indicis proprius tendon wasperformed successfully.At 1 year after surgery, extension of the thumb was sufficient.Conclusion:It appears thatpatients withoccupations involving repeti-tive motions are at a high risk of closed tendon ruptures.
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BENLİER, E., TAŞ, S., BALTA, S. (2022). Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology. Balkan Medical Journal, Cilt: 31 - Sayı: 1, 105–106. https://ajindex.com/articles/461473
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