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Subcutaneous Rupture of the Long Extensor Tendon of the Thumb: About 12 Cases

Achegri Abderrahim

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The subcutaneous long extensor of the thumb muscle (EPL) rupture of the tendon is rare and mainly reported after the distal radius trauma, or following a rheumatic disease. We report a serie of 12 cases of spontaneous rupture of the long extensor tendon of the thumb, treated by a tendon transfer.

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The subcutaneous long extensor of the thumb muscle (EPL) rupture of the tendon is rare and mainly reported after the distal radius trauma, or following a rheumatic disease. We report a serie of 12 cases of spontaneous rupture of the long extensor tendon of the thumb, treated by a tendon transfer.

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The subcutaneous long extensor of the thumb muscle (EPL) rupture of the tendon is rare and mainly reported after the distal radius trauma, or following a rheumatic disease. We report a serie of 12 cases of spontaneous rupture of the long extensor tendon of the thumb, treated by a tendon transfer.

Key concepts: Thumb, Tendon, Medicine, Tendon rupture, Tendon transfer, Extensor muscle, Anatomy, Surgery

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