Barbati A, Geraci A, Borri M, Polidoro F, Di Carlo S, Salini V

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ABSTRACT

Spontaneous rupture of the digital extensor tendons of the hand has been reported after Kienbock’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Vaughan-Jackson’ syndrome, distal radial fracture. Rupture may also occur as a consequence of unrecognized carpal lunate fracture. We present a case report of a man affected with spontaneous rupture of the digital extensor tendons secondary to unrecognized carpal lunate fracture with partial dorsal dislocation. The edges of the tendon were debrided and sutured using a locked modified Kessler suture. A dynamic splinting cast was applied in moderate extension of the wrist. The aim of this case report is to highlight that in absence of a clear etiology for rupture of the extensor tendons of the hand, carpal lunate fracture, though rare, is an important cause of spontaneous extensor tendons rupture.

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