FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS TENDON AVULSION THROUGH A RECURRENT ENCHONDROMA — A CASE REPORT

Hand Surgery ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 125-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren B. Chen ◽  
David C. Yee
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Contact Sport ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Tendon Avulsion ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon

Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon avulsion from the distal phalanx is a well recognised injury, which usually follows a hyperextension force to a flexed distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. It is commonly seen in contact sport athletes, with a predilection for the ring finger.2,4 Avulsion of the FDP tendon from pathological bone is an infrequent occurrence. It has, however, been reported to occur in association with an enchondroma of the distal phalanx.2,3 To our knowledge, an FDP tendon avulsion through a recurrent enchondroma has not been reported. We present the case findings of such an event.

CONGENITAL DEFECTS OF THE FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS TENDON OF THE LITTLE FINGER

Hand Surgery ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 253-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masatoshi Fukuoka ◽  
Shinichiro Takayama ◽  
Atuhito Seki
Keyword(s):  
Fibrous Tissue ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Congenital Defects ◽  
Active Flexion ◽  
Repeated Surgery ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon ◽  
Little Finger

The cases of two patients, a four-year-old boy and an eight-year-old boy, who had been incapable of active flexion of the little finger since birth, are presented. They were capable of active flexion of the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint, but not of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints. They were diagnosed with a defect of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon of the little finger and underwent surgery. In both cases, the FDP tendon turned into fibrous tissue proximal to the palm and lost continuity on this side. Reconstruction was performed by making an end-to-side anastomosis of the residual proximal end of the FDP tendon to the FDP tendon of the ring finger in the palmar region. Although one patient required repeated surgery due to post-operative tendon adhesion, good outcomes were achieved, with both patients becoming capable of active flexion.

Do the dimensions of the distal phalanges allow suture anchor fixation of the flexor digitorum profundus? A cadaver study

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 698-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. K. Jain ◽  
G. Kakarala ◽  
J. Compson ◽  
R. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Suture Anchor ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Drill Bits ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Suture Anchor Fixation ◽  
Anchor Fixation ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon ◽  
Little Finger

This study was done to identify whether the dimensions of the distal phalanges allow suture anchor fixation of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon. Forty pairs of hands were dissected to measure the anteroposterior and lateral dimensions of distal phalanges of all digits. The mean anteroposterior depth of the distal phalanx at the insertion of the tendon was found to be 4.7 mm for the little finger, 5.4 mm for the ring finger, 5.9 mm for the middle finger, 5.4 mm for the index finger and 6.9 mm for the thumb respectively. The commonly available anchors and drill bits for fingers were found to be suboptimal for anchoring the flexor digitorum profundus tendon to the distal phalanx of the little finger. The drill bits used for these anchors were found to be too long for the little fingers and some ring and index fingers.

BILATERAL AVULSION OF RING FINGER FLEXOR DIGITORUM PROFUNDUS TENDONS DURING CONTACT SPORT: A CASE REPORT

Hand Surgery ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (03) ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Lin ◽  
Anthony McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Contact Sport ◽  
Surgical Exploration ◽  
Flexor Digitorum

We report on the case of a 14-year-old patient with bilateral avulsion of flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) in both ring fingers. This was noted four days after a basketball match. At surgical exploration both FDP were ruptured with the ends located at A2 and A3 pulleys. These were repaired with excellent functional results. While FDP avulsions can often occur affecting the ring finger this is the first reported case of a patient presenting with a bilateral injury affecting the ring finger on both sides.

An Unusual Salter type 2 Fracture of the Distal Phalanx

1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. AL-QATTAN
Keyword(s):  
Thin Plate ◽  
Avulsion Fracture ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Tendon Avulsion ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon

An unusual Salter type 2 fracture of the distal phalanx is described. The metaphyseal fragment of the fracture consisted of a long and thin plate of bone corresponding to the insertion site of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon. Differences between this combined fracture and the isolated mallet deformity or flexor profundus tendon avulsion fracture are discussed.

Avulsion of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Associated with a Chondroma of the Distal Phalanx

1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. CANOVAS ◽  
F. NICOLAU ◽  
F. BONNEL
Keyword(s):  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Tendon Insertion ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Tendon Avulsion ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon

An avulsion of the profundus tendon associated with a chondroma of the distal phalanx is presented. The injury occurred during housework and the tendon avulsion can be explained by a weakness of the profundus tendon insertion.

scholarly journals Traumatic Intratendinous Flexor Digitorum Profundus Rupture: A Case Report

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok Krishnamurthy ◽  
Dinakar Golla ◽  
Wp Andrew Lee ◽  
J Peter Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Traumatic Rupture ◽  
History Of ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon

Intratendinous ruptures of a flexor digitorum profundus tendon are rare in patients who do not have rheumatoid arthritis. A case of a patient with no history of autoimmune disease who suffered a traumatic rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon to the ring finger in the mid-palm is reported.

scholarly journals 1101 Closed Traumatic Avulsion of Both Flexor Digitorum Tendons: A Novel Treatment Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Cuggy ◽  
J Woods ◽  
C Emma ◽  
J Natalie ◽  
D Roisin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ring Finger ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal Joint ◽  
Flexor Tendons ◽  
Novel Treatment ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Tendon Avulsion

Abstract Case Report Closed tendon avulsion of both flexor tendons (Flexor Digitorum profundus [FDP] and Flexor Digitorum superficialais [FDS]) in the same finger is an extremely rare condition. We are proposing this subtype of injury be added as a type VI to the current Leddy and Packer classification for FDP avulsion injuries. The objective of this being an increase in awareness to avoid misdiagnosis and to aid in the subsequent management if encountered. We present the case of a 27-year-old male who presented with an avulsion of both flexor tendons from their respective insertions in the ring finger following a sporting injury causing hyperextension against an actively flexed distal interphalangeal joint. This condition has previously been reported twelve times in the literature. We propose a novel treatment method not described for previous cases and examine the successful method of treatment in this case.

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