Presentation
Right-hand dorsal side laceration one week ago. Proximal to 3rd MCP.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Extensor tendon tear - middle finger
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Small scar proximal to 3rd MCP.
From the case:
Extensor tendon tear - middle finger
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Discontinuity of the 3rd finger extensor tendon. The distal end lies at the skin scar level. The proximal end shows 15 mm retraction with flexed MCP joint. No irregularity of the underlying cortex. No MCP joint effusion.
From the case:
Extensor tendon tear - middle finger
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Skin marking showing the tendon defect site.
From the case:
Extensor tendon tear - middle finger
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Surgery revealed 3rd finger extensor tendon tear. Surgical repair was done.
Case Discussion
A young male developed a loss of the middle finger extension after a laceration injury. Ultrasound shows a tear of the extensor tendon which was surgically repaired.
Intraoperative photos courtesy: operating surgeon Dr. Pinkesh V. Patel.