Bilateral Spontaneous Delayed Extensor Pollicus Longus Ruptures Following Distal Radius Fractures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Jonathan James T Eno MD and Jeffrey Yao MD

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, USA
Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center, USA

^*Correspondance to: Jonathan James T Eno MD 

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Abstract:

Spontaneous delayed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) is a rare complication following distal radius fracture. Bilateral EPL rupture following bilateral distal radius fractures is even rarer. A case report of bilateral EPL rupture following bilateral non-displaced distal radius fractures is presented along with a review of the literature regarding pathophysiology, treatment options, and technical surgical variations.

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Eno JJT, Yao J. Bilateral Spontaneous Delayed Extensor Pollicus Longus Ruptures Following Distal Radius Fractures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2017; 2: 1243.