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Simultaneous closed rupture of flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus tendons in the middle finger: a case report

A 20-year-old man suffered a closed rupture of both flexor tendons in the middle finger while playing rugby. Primary repair of the flexor digitorum profundus and excision of the flexor digitorum superficialis was performed. At follow up he reported a Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score...

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Autores principales: Jordan, Robert W., Lotfi, Naeil, Shyamalan, Gunaratnam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Informa Healthcare 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4623536/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27252956
http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/23320885.2014.973500
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Sumario:A 20-year-old man suffered a closed rupture of both flexor tendons in the middle finger while playing rugby. Primary repair of the flexor digitorum profundus and excision of the flexor digitorum superficialis was performed. At follow up he reported a Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score of 0 and unrestricted return to activities.