Rupture of Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon: A Complication of Volar Locking Plating of the Distal Radius

European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery : Official Publication of the European Trauma Society
Aysha Sethunathan RajeevJohn Harrison

Abstract

We report an unusual case of complete rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon following volar locking plating for a distal radius fracture. We believe that the prominence of a distal locking screw head predisposed to the rupture of the tendon. We highlight that correctly attaching the distal locking screws to the plate is essential for obtaining the correct biomechanics of the device and preventing flexor tendon rupture.

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