Management of extensor tendon injuries concerning distal radius fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rupture of the extensor tendons secondary to fractures involving the distal radius is a well-recognized rare complication. In patients with implants particularly, there exists a tendency for attributing the implant as a cause for the tendon rupture. We retrospectively studied the patients with extensor tendon injuries related to distal radius fractures, analyzed the factors leading to the rupture, suggest few preventive measures and describe the management strategy of these ruptures.

Materials and methods

21 patients who were treated for extensor tendon rupture following distal radius fractures in the period of 2014-2022 were retrospectively analyzed. 19 patients had been managed with surgery and two patients conservatively for the distal radius fracture. The ti

SUBMITTER: Bhardwaj P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10711034 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature