Subluxation of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon associated with the extensor digitorum tendon subluxation of the long finger

Clin Orthop Surg. 2013 Mar;5(1):82-6. doi: 10.4055/cios.2013.5.1.82. Epub 2013 Feb 20.

Abstract

A twenty-year-old male visited our clinic with wrist and long finger metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint pain. Dynamic ultrasonography revealed sagittal band (SB) ulnar subluxation and extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) volar subluxation. Magnetic resonance imaging showed longitudinal splitting and dislocation of the volar half slip of the ECU tendon. The redundant radial SB was augmented and ECU sheath was advanced to the periosteum using suture anchors. He was able to perform his previous activities at the last follow-up. We encountered a case of "simulateous" ECU dislocation with extensor tendon subluxation of the long finger at the MP joint. Therefore, we report this case with a review of the relevant literature.

Keywords: Extensor carpi ulnaris; Finger joint; Sagittal band; Suture anchor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Finger Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Young Adult