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28 de abr. de 2020 · Spontaneous rupture of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon is a rare condition often found in patients actively having regular extensive use of hands and fingers especially the thumb.
Ruptures of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon are known to occur primarily from local mechanical causes at Lister’s tubercle. Other reasons for ruptures have been proposed including local steroid or even distant steroid injections that might have weakened the tendon, leading to rupture.
Vaughan-Jackson (Caput Ulnae) Syndrome is rupture of the extensor tendons usually starting with the extensors to the little finger and ring finger. Osteoarthritis, or in the past commonly Rheumatoid Arthritis, causes excessive dorsal tenosynovitis and DRUJ degenerative changes which can attritionally rupture the extensor tendons.
20 de nov. de 2022 · Extensor Tendon Injuries are traumatic injuries to the extensor tendons that can be caused by laceration, trauma, or overuse. Diagnosis is made clinically by physical examination and performing various provocative tests depending on the location of the injury.
14 de nov. de 2012 · Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon at the wrist is uncommon and mainly reported after fracture of the distal radius at Lister's tubercle, in synovitis, tenosynovitis, or rheumatoid arthritis [ 1 ]. Other causes include steroid treatment, excessive abnormal motion of the wrist joint, bony spur developing ...
2 de jun. de 2023 · A myriad of prodromal events or predisposing factors ultimately led to EPL rupture or tenosynovitis of the third compartment. Methods of reconstruction described included primary repair, tendon grafting, and tendon transfer techniques; all with generally good outcomes.
In this case report, the authors describe a case of spontaneous rupture of digital extensor tendon in a patient with unrecognized lunate fracture. The purpose of this work is to describe the clinical case, paying attention on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.
