Closed rupture of both flexor digitorum profundus and superficialis tendons of the small finger in zone II: case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Jan;36(1):121-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.09.024. Epub 2010 Dec 13.

Abstract

We report a rare case of closed rupture of both flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and flexor digitorum superficialis tendons in zone II in the small finger. We performed delayed, primary end-to-end suture of the FDP and excision of the flexor digitorum superficialis, because myostatic contracture of the FDP tendon was not severe and the FDP tendon remnants were not frayed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Finger Injuries / physiopathology
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Rupture
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tendon Injuries / physiopathology
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*