Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon due to Unusual Etiology

Background: The etiology of spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon includes systemic or local steroid injections, wrist fracture, tenosynovitis, synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and repetitive wrist motions. Case Report: We encountered a case of extensor pollicis longus tendon...

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Main Authors: Süleyman Taş, Serkan Balta, Erol Benlier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2014-03-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=349