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Austin J Orthopade & Rheumatol. 2025; 12(1): 1135.
Subcutaneous Rupture of The Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon
Azriouil Ouahb*
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
*Corresponding author: Azriouil Ouahb, Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.
Received: December 05, 2024; Accepted: December 26, 2024 Published: January 02, 2025
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Subcutaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon is a rare condition in hand pathology. Diagnosis is clinical, marked by the loss of active thumb extension. Treatment involves a tendon transfer, followed by immobilization in a thumb-supporting splint for 21 days, and subsequent rehabilitation.
Figure 1: On the left, the photo demonstrates the inability to lift the thumb
off the surface of the table. On the right, the photo shows the harvesting of
the extensor indicis proprius tendon, ready for transfer.
Figure 1: On the left, the photo demonstrates the inability to lift the thumb
off the surface of the table. On the right, the photo shows the harvesting of
the extensor indicis proprius tendon, ready for transfer.
Figure 2: On the left, the photo shows the transfer of the extensor indicis
proprius tendon using the Pulvertaft suture technique. On the right, the photo
demonstrates the restoration of thumb extension.
Figure 2: On the left, the photo shows the transfer of the extensor indicis
proprius tendon using the Pulvertaft suture technique. On the right, the photo
demonstrates the restoration of thumb extension.
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