Limitation of flexor tendon excursion by heterotopic ossification after isolated flexor tendon laceration.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient, one year after flexor digitorum superficialis/profundus repair in the left index finger, was diagnosed with heterotopic ossification involving the palmar surface of the proximal phalanx creating a secondary proximal interphalangeal joint contracture. A Compass PIP Hinge facilitated the treatment. Flexor tendon excursion improved, and active range of motion increased from 60 to 90 degrees before surgery to 30 to 105 degrees 20 months after surgery. Ectopic bone involvement of the hand is rare. This article reports a successful treatment for a unique complication of flexor injury and repair.
Medical subject headings
- Finger Injuries
- Ossification, Heterotopic
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendons
Anatomy
- hand