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Archives of Hand and Microsurgery 2019;24(1):63-67.
Published online March 1, 2019.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/ahm.2019.24.1.63   
Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon in a Rhythm Gamer: A Case Report
Seokwon Yang, Sung-Hyun Yoon, Sung-Hyun Kim, Soon-Min Kwon, Jong-Pil Kim
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. kimjp@dankook.ac.kr
Received: 14 December 2018   • Revised: 4 January 2019   • Accepted: 7 January 2019
Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon can occur in the 3rd extensor compartment after a distal radius fracture involving Lister's tubercle, steroid injections, or rheumatoid arthritis. We report a case of spontaneous rupture of the EPL tendon in a 26-year-old male patient who played a rhythm game, which requires repetitive wrist motions to play the drums. We also provide a comprehensive literature review along with the case report. From the authors' point of view, excessive and repetitive motion of the wrist, as shown in our case, can be a potential cause of spontaneous rupture of the EPL tendon.
Key Words: Extensor pollicis longus, Spontaneous rupture, Tendon graft
 


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