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Flexor digitorum profundus avulsion. A unique presentation.

G B Schwartz1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.

Orthopaedic Review
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a rare simultaneous flexor digitorum profundus tendon avulsion and distal phalanx fracture. Such combined injuries require careful diagnosis and management for optimal hand function recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Distal phalanx fractures and flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon avulsions are common hand injuries.
  • Simultaneous occurrence of these injuries is exceptionally rare in clinical practice.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old male patient presented with a simultaneous avulsion of the FDP tendon insertion and a displaced intra-articular fracture of the distal phalanx.
  • Clinical examination and imaging confirmed the dual nature of the injury.

Findings:

  • The literature review indicates a paucity of reported cases detailing this specific combination of injuries.
  • This case highlights the potential for complex injuries to the distal phalanx and FDP tendon.

Implications:

  • Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management of combined distal phalanx fractures and FDP tendon avulsions.
  • Understanding the biomechanics of such injuries can inform surgical techniques and rehabilitation protocols.
  • Further case reports and studies are needed to establish definitive treatment guidelines for this rare injury pattern.

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