Rupture of the flexor pollicis longus musculotendinous junction: A case report

From: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery | Date: June 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

We report a rare condition of a rupture of the musculotendinous junction of the flexor pollicis longus. A 42-year-old healthy woman complained of pain in the forearm and inability to flex the IP joint of her left thumb immediately after she tried to turn on a light. We found the flexor pollicis longus tendon ruptured at the musculotendinous junction and performed tendon transfer.

Key words: tendon rupture, flexor pollicis longus, musculotendinous junction

INTRODUCTION

Although closed avulsion or intratendinous rupture of the flexor tendons have been reported, rupture of the ...

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