Reconstruction of Extensor Tendon Dislocation Due to Chronic Sagittal Band Rupture of the Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint: A Case Report

We report a case of recurrent dislocation of the extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons due to chronic rupture of the radial sagittal band of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Successful restabilization of these tendons was achieved by transferring a half-slip of the...

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Published in:	JBJS case connector Vol. 6; no. 3; p. e52
Main Authors:	Hibino, Naohito, Hamada, Yoshitaka, Sato, Ryosuke, Wada, Kazuma, Kondo, Kenji, Sairyo, Koichi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc 13-07-2016
Subjects:	Adolescent Female Humans Metacarpophalangeal Joint - injuries Tendon Injuries - surgery Thumb - injuries
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Summary:	We report a case of recurrent dislocation of the extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons due to chronic rupture of the radial sagittal band of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Successful restabilization of these tendons was achieved by transferring a half-slip of the abductor pollicis brevis tendon.
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ISSN:	2160-3251 2160-3251
DOI:	10.2106/JBJS.CC.15.00224