Structure of extensor pollicis longus muscle tendon

The aims of this study were to assess the efficacy of a newly designed radiological technique (the radial groove view) for the… Expand

We present our experience in the diagnosis of extensor pollicis longus tendon tears using different imaging methods. In the past… Expand

Acute tendon rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) is rare. We present acute EPL tendon rupture associated with avulsed… Expand

IntroductionSpontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon has been reported in the literature. Various… Expand

Delayed ruptures of the extensor pollicis longus tendon (EPL) occur in about 0.7 percent following undisplaced distal radius… Expand

A 23 year old male kick boxer presented with a 24 hour history of pain and being unable to extend the interphalangeal joint of… Expand

The authors have treated 14 cases of spontaneous rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon after fractures of the distal end of… Expand

Several apparently conflicting mechanisms have been proposed to explain the seemingly spontaneous delayed rupture of the extensor… Expand

 

Closed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon is most often seen following lower radial fractures, but is uncommon in the… Expand