Partially retained small finger flexor digitorum profundus function despite complete tendon loss in the forearm.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of traumatic laceration of the small finger flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon in the distal forearm with retained partial active flexion at the small finger distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) joint is described. Tendinous interconnections between the ring and small FDP tendons and lumbrical muscles may permit partial FDP function at the DIP joint despite a complete deficit of the proximal tendon.
Medical subject headings
- Finger Injuries
- Forearm Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
- Ulna Fractures
Anatomy
- hand
- radius/ulna
- ulna