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Symptomatic Linburg-Comstock syndrome: a case report
D Spaepen1, W De Marteleire, Luc De Smet
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, U.Z. Pellenberg, Lubbeek, Belgium.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|December 3, 2003
Summary
A woman experienced hand pain due to an unusual tendon connection. Surgery confirmed the Linburg-Comstock syndrome, linking the flexor pollicis longus and index finger flexor digitorum profundus tendons.
Area of Science:
- Hand surgery
- Anatomy
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Repetitive hand activities, such as those in crafts, can exacerbate underlying anatomical variations.
- Understanding tendon connections is crucial for diagnosing hand pain.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old woman presented with right dominant hand pain after starting a crafts course.
- Clinical findings included thumb and wrist tenderness, with simultaneous flexion of the index finger's distal interphalangeal joint and the thumb's interphalangeal joint.
Findings:
- Operative findings confirmed an anomalous connection between the flexor pollicis longus and the flexor digitorum profundus tendon of the index finger.
- This anatomical variation is known as Linburg-Comstock syndrome.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering anatomical variations in diagnosing hand pain.
- Recognizing Linburg-Comstock syndrome can guide surgical treatment and improve patient outcomes.