A Case Study: Rupture of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon Following Distal Radius Fracture Treatment With Plating
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Damage to the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon is an uncommon but serious complication after plating for distal radius fractures. This report presents a clinical case of FPL tendon rupture following distal radius fracture fixation, highlighting the potential risk factors for this complication, methods to minimize its occurrence, and the appropriate treatment strategies when it arises.
Source: Tạp chí Y học Việt Nam
Authors: Quoc Doanh Tran, Quoc Hung Vu, Long Hoang, Thi Loan Truong, My Huyen Le, Hoang Anh Dang, Anh Sang Nguyen
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409928449