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Traumatic superior oblique tendon rupture.

Ajay Yeliathaya Harish¹, Sandra C Ganesh, Kalpana Narendran

¹Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, India.

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

|October 21, 2009

Summary

Traumatic extraocular muscle rupture is rare. A metal hook injury resulted in superior oblique tendon rupture, with a surprisingly mild deficit, suggesting possible intact fibers.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Traumatic rupture of extraocular muscles is an uncommon injury.
Horizontal and vertical rectus muscles are most frequently affected.

Observation:

A 45-year-old man sustained a severe eye injury from a metal hook.
The injury caused a complete rupture of the superior oblique tendon.

Findings:

The patient presented with a less severe clinical deficit than anticipated.
This observation raises the possibility of residual superior oblique muscle function.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for functional recovery even after significant tendon rupture.
Further investigation into the extent of fiber integrity is warranted for superior oblique tendon injuries.