| Literature DB >> 25442746 |
David T Netscher1, Justin J Badal2.
Abstract
We review different causes, diagnoses, and treatment options of closed flexor tendon disruptions in the hand. A classification of closed tendon ruptures based on their mechanism includes traumatic tendon avulsion, spontaneous midsubstance rupture, attrition rupture, infiltrative tenosynovial rupture, and iatrogenic. Certain conditions result in tendon disruption inflicted by more than 1 of these etiologies. In rheumatoid arthritis, tendon rupture may result from attrition on an exposed rough surface, proliferative tenosynovial tendon infiltration, or steroid use.Entities:
Keywords: Rupture; closed flexor tendon rupture; flexor tendon
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25442746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.04.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hand Surg Am ISSN: 0363-5023 Impact factor: 2.230