Complications of Distal Radius Fracture: EPL Rupture

Extensor pollicis longus tendon ruptures occur in up to 9 % of distal radius fractures. Understanding the key etiologic factors can help both in preventing these ruptures and aiding in the prompt diagnosis of them. Treatment typically consists of a tendon transfer of the extensor indicis proprius as...

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Published inDistal Radius Fractures pp. 241 - 250
Main Authors Gray, Benjamin L., Markiewitz, Andrew D.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2016
Springer International Publishing
Subjects
Distal radius fracture
EIP tendon transfer
EPL rupture
Iatrogenic
Orthopaedics & fractures
Spontaneous
Sports injuries & medicine
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Summary:Extensor pollicis longus tendon ruptures occur in up to 9 % of distal radius fractures. Understanding the key etiologic factors can help both in preventing these ruptures and aiding in the prompt diagnosis of them. Treatment typically consists of a tendon transfer of the extensor indicis proprius as the tear is one of attrition, which makes a primary repair impractical.
ISBN:9783319274874
3319274872
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-27489-8_19