Non rheumatoid closed rupture of extensor carpi ulnaris tendon. Report of a case in a professional athlete.


Published online: Oct 27 2002

Xarchas KC, Leviet D.

Institut de la Main, Paris, France. drkcxr@yahoo.com

Abstract

A rare case of closed, non-rheumatoid rupture of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, that occurred in a professional tennis player, is presented. The authors describe the diagnostic problems and the treatment. They discuss the anatomical particularities of the area, the probable pathological mechanisms that lead to the lesion and the best ways of dealing with the problem.

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