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KMID : 1143020190240010063
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Archives of Hand and Microsurgery
2019 Volume.24 No. 1 p.63 ~ p.67
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Spontaneous Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon in a Rhythm Gamer: A Case Report
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Yang Seok-Won
Yoon Sung-Hyun
Kim Sung-Hyun
Kwon Soon-Min
Kim Jong-Pil
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Extensor pollicis longus, Spontaneous rupture, Tendon graft
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