Nonrheumatoid closed rupture of extensor carpi ulnaris tendon

Closed rupture of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon in a patient who does not have rheumatoid arthritis has not been previously reported to our knowledge. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ulnar-sided wrist pain. We report two patients with favorable response to su...

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Published inThe Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 281
Main Authors Moran, S, Ruby, L K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1992
Subjects
Adult
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rupture
Tendon Injuries - diagnosis
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Wrist
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Summary:Closed rupture of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon in a patient who does not have rheumatoid arthritis has not been previously reported to our knowledge. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ulnar-sided wrist pain. We report two patients with favorable response to surgical reconstruction after failure of nonoperative management.
ISSN:0363-5023
DOI:10.1016/0363-5023(92)90406-F