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Extensor Tendon Rupture Caused by Instability of the Ulnar Head Secondary to Distal Radioulnar Joint Osteoarthritis: Two Case Reports of Vaughan–Jackson Syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Extensor tendon rupture is an uncommon clinical scenario in degenerative osteoarthritis of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). According to previous case reports, the pathomechanism was described to be a result of mechanical friction by the unstable ulnar head. There is still no established consensus on the treatment of degenerative DRUJ osteoarthritis in these cases. We reported two cases of extensor tendon rupture without a history of associated trauma, reactive or rheumatoid arthritis. The Sauvé-Kapandji (SK) procedure was performed along with the tendon management for these patients. The satisfactory results showed the SK procedure with tendon reconstruction may be a treatment option for a patient with DRUJ osteoarthritis and associated extensor tendon rupture.

Source: Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders

DOI: 10.4103/fjmd.fjmd-d-24-00035

Authors: Cheng-Chun Chung, Min-Yao Chuang

Institutions: Mackay Memorial Hospital, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Mackay Medical University, Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410304752

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