Spontaneous Midsubstance Rupture of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon of the Long Finger

Closed flexor tendon injuries can often result from trauma that causes sudden forceful extension of an actively flexed digit. These closed tendon injuries commonly occur as avulsions in flexor zone I. Spontaneous midsubstance flexor tendon ruptures are rare, especially in the absence of an underlyin...

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Published in:	Journal of hand surgery global online Vol. 4; no. 5; pp. 306 - 310
Main Authors:	Zahid, Rehan, Qazi, Uzair, Farner, Scott
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 01-09-2022
Subjects:	Case Report Closed flexor tendon rupture Flexor tendon repair Midsubstance rupture Spontaneous tendon rupture Zone III rupture
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