Author(s)

Mohamed Tall^*, Hervé Pilabre, Adama Ouedraogo, Alidou Porgo, Gnounsiniyapoué Bonkian

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bogodogo University Hospital of Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Background: Spontaneous tendon rupture of hand is not frequent. These ruptures can occur after a fracture. Aim: We report a case of spontaneous rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon, and describe the treatment. Case presentation: We report the case of a 63-year-old woman who had extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture after non-displaced extra-articular distal radius fracture, treated by wrist circular cast immobilization. Extensor indicis proprius tendon transfer was performed, with an excellent functional result. Conclusion: Extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture can occur after non-displaced extra-articular distal radius fracture. Its treatment by tendon transfer helps to restore function of hand.

Distal Radius Fracture, Tendon Rupture, Transfer

Tall, M. , Pilabre, H. , Ouedraogo, A. , Porgo, A. and Bonkian, G. (2020) Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture after Non-Displaced Extra-Articular Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report. Open Journal of Orthopedics, 10, 6-12. doi: 10.4236/ojo.2020.101002.