Summary
Flexor tendon rupture following a Colles' fracture is a rare complication with only
a handful of cases reported since the initial report in 1932. We present a case in
which all digital flexor tendons ruptured within 6 months of a Colles' fracture. Previous
reported cases have demonstrated rupture of either the radial or ulnar digital flexors
but this case is the first in which all the digital flexors have been involved. This
case report highlights the clinical implications of this rare occurrence and stresses
the importance of accurate reduction and thorough clinical examination following bony
injuries to the wrist.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 09, 2012
Accepted:
April 30,
2012
Received:
March 18,
2012
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Copyright
© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
