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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