Bilateral Anomalous Insertion of Flexor Pollicis Longus

1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. NAKAMURA ◽  
E. KUBO
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Abnormalities ◽  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Anomalous Insertion

A case of bilateral insertion of flexor pollicis longus to the proximal as well as the distal phalanges is reported. Initially, this case was diagnosed as congenital absence of the flexor pollicis longus, but surgery revealed an intact tendon, with the abnormality only present in the site of insertion. A survey of the literature on congenital abnormalities of flexor pollicis longus failed to reveal any reports of similar abnormalities.

Limitation of Thumb Flexion Due to an Unusual Insertion of the Flexor Pollicis Longus

1988 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 474-476
Author(s):  
H. J. HAGAN ◽  
R. S. IDLER
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Active Flexion ◽  
Caucasian Race ◽  
Familial Relationship ◽  
Anomalous Insertion ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon

A case is described in which an anomalous insertion of the flexor pollicis longus tendon into the region of the carpal tunnel caused limited active flexion of the thumb in a child. This is the first reported case of this anomaly in which an apparent familial relationship has been noted, and the first reported case in the Caucasian race. Two similar cases in Japanese have been described. Abnormal insertion of a portion of the flexor pollicis longus must be included in the differential diagnosis of inadequate thumb flexion.

Anomalous insertion of the flexor pollicis longus

1982 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 652
Author(s):  
J. Kenneth Chong ◽  
W F Blair ◽  
G E Omer
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Anomalous Insertion

Congenital Absence of the Scaphoid in the “VATER” Association

1985 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-252
Author(s):  
N. J. TREBLE
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Congenital Abnormalities ◽  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Vater Association ◽  
Multiple Congenital Abnormalities

A rare carpal anomaly is reported in a patient with multiple congenital abnormalities. A literature search reveals few such cases, but a characteristic clinical picture emerges. Patients with this deformity should be carefully examined to exclude other congenital abnormalities.

Familial bilateral congenital absence of the flexor pollicis longus

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 566-567
Author(s):  
A. Kramer ◽  
A. Peleg ◽  
R. Wollstein
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus

scholarly journals Characteristics of Congenital Clasped Thumb: A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungmin Kim ◽  
Woo Kyoung Kwak ◽  
Sung Taek Jung
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Abnormalities ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Flexion Deformity ◽  
Complex Type ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Web Space ◽  
The Right

Congenital clasped thumb is a progressive flexion and adduction deformity presenting with heterogeneous congenital abnormalities and syndromes. This deformity is usually accompanied by first web space narrowing and metacarpophalangeal joint (MPJ) laxity. Understanding the various features of the clasped thumb and making an accurate diagnosis is essential for treatment. Depending on the classification, treatment can vary from conservative to surgical. We describe the case of a bilateral clasped thumb with various characteristics, which were treated differently according to the disease type. The deformity of the clasped thumb was bilateral, and the patient had MPJ flexion deformity, flexor pollicis longus shortening, first web space narrowing, and MPJ instability, which were confirmed through a stress test. The left thumb was a complex type and was surgically treated, whereas, the right thumb was a flexible type, which was treated with splinting; the treatment showed promising results at 2 years post surgery. Diagnosis of the clasped thumb through thorough history taking, physical examination and considering its characteristics, and appropriate classification of the disease is essential for treatment. Furthermore, a stress test can identify MPJ instability in the congenital clasped thumb.

Bilateral Congenital Absence of the Flexor Pollicis Longus

Orthopedics ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
LCDR Robert Tamurian ◽  
LCDR William B. Lutes
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus

scholarly journals Bilateral congenital absence of flexor pollicis longus with thumb hypoplasia and thenar atrophy

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Chaudhary ◽  
Shahina Bano ◽  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Harsha Sehgal ◽  
PranjaliR Parmar
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Thumb Hypoplasia ◽  
Thenar Atrophy

BILATERAL CONGENITAL ABSENCE OF THE FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS

Hand Surgery ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 191-194
Author(s):  
N.C. Neal ◽  
F.D. Burke
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Absence ◽  
Joint Motion ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Tendon Transfers ◽  
Bilateral Absence

A patient with bilateral absence of flexor pollicis longus received 2 stage tendon transfers with pulley construction strengthening both thumbs and obtaining adequate IP joint motion with improved dexterity.

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