Extensor pollicis longus rupture

Case contributed by Akos Jaray , 20 Nov 2019
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 22 Nov 2019

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Ruptured right sided extensor pollicis longus during dynamic ultrasound
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Image Ultrasound (Longitudinal) ( update )

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X-ray of the rightRight thumb
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No fracture or avulsion fracture detected.

Incidental finding of early trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis.

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3.Third extensor compartment.

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Insertion of extendsorWhere does the extensor pollicis longus tendon insert?

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Comparing the musculoskeletal ultrasound findings with the contralateral side is a useful tool to avoid pitfalls. Tendon ruptures are not visible on Xx-ray and tiny avulsion fractures can also be missed on radiographs. Dynamic ultrasound examination might provide further information on the degree of the tendon injuries.

  • -<p>Comparing the musculoskeletal ultrasound findings with the contralateral side is useful tool avoid pitfalls. Tendon ruptures are not visible on X-ray and tiny avulsion fractures can also be missed on radiographs. Dynamic ultrasound examination might provide further information on the degree of the tendon injuries.</p>
  • +<p>Comparing the musculoskeletal ultrasound findings with the contralateral side is a useful tool to avoid pitfalls. <a title="Tendon rupture" href="/articles/tendon-rupture">Tendon ruptures</a> are not visible on x-ray and tiny avulsion fractures can also be missed on radiographs. Dynamic ultrasound examination might provide further information on the degree of tendon injuries.</p>

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