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Closed rupture of both flexor tendons in the same digit
1Sydney Hospital Hand Unit, Australia.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Closed ruptures of both flexor tendons in one finger are exceptionally rare. This case study details a successful two-stage surgical reconstruction for a patient with a simultaneous rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Simultaneous closed rupture of both flexor tendons (flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis) in the same finger is an extremely rare injury.
- Only nine cases have been documented in existing medical literature, highlighting the rarity of this specific trauma.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a closed rupture of both the flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis tendons in the ring finger.
- The injury mechanism was identified as a forced hyperextension event.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a two-stage surgical reconstruction procedure.
- Successful restoration of full flexion and extension of the affected finger was achieved post-treatment.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on managing simultaneous flexor tendon ruptures.
- The described two-stage reconstruction technique offers a viable treatment option for this rare injury.
- Highlights the potential for successful functional recovery even in severe, uncommon hand trauma.