Spontaneous ruptures of the flexor carpi radialis tendon secondary to STT osteoarthritis.

Authors :: Verellen K
Dauwe D
Demuynck M
Kestelijn P
Vanden Berghe L
Source :: Acta orthopaedica Belgica [Acta Orthop Belg] 1992; Vol. 58 (4), pp. 474-6.
Publication Year :: 1992
Abstract: Two cases of closed ruptures of the flexor carpi radialis which resulted from attrition of the tendon caused by bony spurs secondary to Scapho Trapezo Trapezoidal (STT) osteoarthritis are described. Treatment is conservative.

Subjects :: Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Rupture, Spontaneous
Carpal Bones diagnostic imaging
Osteoarthritis complications
Tendons surgery

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