| Literature DB >> 16099559 |
J T K Melton1, J R D Murray, I M R Lowdon.
Abstract
Rupture of the tendon of flexor pollicis longus is suspected when active flexion of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb is not possible. This can be a result of trauma but, when spontaneous, diagnostic confusion can exist as incomplete palsy of the anterior interosseous nerve can present in a similar way. We describe a simple clinical sign which can differentiate between these conditions.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 16099559 DOI： 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.06.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hand Surg Br ISSN： 0266-7681