Absence of Flexor Carpi Radialis during an Elective Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty of the Thumb: A Rare Anatomical Variation
Joint Authors
Sofos, Stratos S.
Riaz, Muhammad
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
We present an extremely rare anatomical variation of unilateral flexor carpi radialis (FCR) absence.
This rare anatomical variation posed a clinical dilemma to us and we highlight the importance of the surgeon being aware of this anatomical variation of an important structure both as a reconstruction tool and as an anatomical landmark.
Methods.
This anatomical variation of the unilaterally absent FCR was found upon dissection during a carpometacarpal arthroplasty of the thumb.
Results.
Upon the discovery of an absent FCR tendon, we proceeded with a simple trapeziectomy.
Conclusions.
We present an extremely rare anatomical variation of unilateral FCR absence.
This rare anatomical variation may pose clinical dilemmas to the operating surgeon who aims to utilise the FCR either for tendon transfer, for tendon graft, or, as seen in our case, in the reconstruction of a carpometacarpal excision at the thumb.
We highlight this diagnosis of suspicion, which may influence the clinical procedure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sofos, Stratos S.& Riaz, Muhammad. 2016. Absence of Flexor Carpi Radialis during an Elective Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty of the Thumb: A Rare Anatomical Variation. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101161
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sofos, Stratos S.& Riaz, Muhammad. Absence of Flexor Carpi Radialis during an Elective Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty of the Thumb: A Rare Anatomical Variation. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101161
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sofos, Stratos S.& Riaz, Muhammad. Absence of Flexor Carpi Radialis during an Elective Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty of the Thumb: A Rare Anatomical Variation. Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101161
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101161