RUPTURE OF A FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS TENDON IN SCHEIES-SYNDROME - CASE-REPORT

Authors
WEISS GG RITT MJPF BOS KE
Citation
Gg. Weiss et al., RUPTURE OF A FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS TENDON IN SCHEIES-SYNDROME - CASE-REPORT, Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery, 31(3), 1997, pp. 275-278
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
02844311
Volume
31
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
275 - 278
Database
ISI
SICI code
0284-4311(1997)31:3<275:ROAFPL>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We describe a case of Scheie's syndrome with a closed rupture of the f lexor pollicis longus tendon, probably caused by a combination of extr insic and intrinsic tendon changes. Early detection of carpal tunnel s yndrome in all patients who have some form of mucopolysaccharidosis in which this is a universal occurrence (such as Scheie's syndrome), is recommended. Release of the carpal tunnel prevents long term complicat ions, as described in this case report.