Delayed rupture of all finger flexor tendons (excluding thumb) following nonoperative treatment of Colles' fracture: A case report and literature review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of delayed all digital flexor tendon ruptures after nonoperative management of distal radius fracture. An 84-year-old woman, noted loss of flexion of your fingers. She had a history of Colles' fracture 40 years before, which had been left untreated. Darrach procedure were carried and a tendon transfers for the flexor tendon ruptures. Despite attempts of early active mobilisation, a poor operative outcome was observed. Tendon rupture can occur several months or years after the injury, and prompt recognition and treatment can minimize disability.