Spontaneous ruptures of the flexor carpi radialis tendon secondary to STT osteoarthritis.


Published online: Dec 27 1992

K Verellen, D Dauwe, M Demuynck, P Kestelijn, and L Vanden Berghe.

Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Pellenberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Lubbeek-Pellenberg, Belgium.

Abstract

Two cases of closed ruptures of the flexor carpi radialis which resulted from attrition of the tendon caused by bony spurs secondary to Scapho Trapezo Trapezoidal (STT) osteoarthritis are described. Treatment is conservative.

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