[Tendon rupture as a complication after osteosynthesis of distal radius]

Close contact between extensor and flexor tendons to the bone structure of the wrist and distal radius shaft implies the possibility of alteration concerning the tendons' slide way and tensile direction in case of osteosynthesis in this region. Even a slightly damaged screw is mechanically capable of irritation and can be made responsible for a scrub-necrosis of an above tendon. The metal implant has to be selected in consideration of both the demands of the fracture and a free and natural tendons pathway. This is discussed by means of two implant-induced scrub necroses of the long pollex extensor and flexor tendon.