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Rupture of flexor pollicis longus tendon

A COMPLICATION OF VOLAR PLATING OF THE DISTAL RADIUS



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Abstract

We report three complete ruptures and one partial rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon in association with the insertion of a volar plate for the treatment of fracture of the distal radius. Rupture was associated with the chronic use of steroids.


Correspondence should be sent to Mr N. D. Citron.

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