Bridge Plate Failure with Extensor Tendon Injury: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Lefebvre, Rachel
Intravia, Jessica
Cao, Lisa
Ghiassi, Alidad
Stevanovic, Milan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Dorsal spanning plate fixation is an increasingly popular method of fixation for certain distal radius fractures.
Published outcomes are encouraging, but complications are still reported.
Methods.
We present a case report of a 26-year-old woman with spanning plate breakage and extensor pollicis longus (EPL) metallosis, fraying, and near-complete rupture.
The patient’s unsuccessful follow-up led to this complication.
Metallosis and damage to the extensor indices (EI) and distal extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) were intraoperative obstacles for tendon transfer to restore EPL function.
Results.
Tendon transfer in the setting of bridge plate failure has not yet been described in the literature.
There are reports of spanning plate failure indicating that breakage often happens through the plate’s holes and after fracture healing.
Conclusions.
The compounded complication of plate failure with extensor tendon injury emphasizes the important relationship between the local anatomy, barriers to patient care, and potential problems after spanning plate fixation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lefebvre, Rachel& Intravia, Jessica& Cao, Lisa& Ghiassi, Alidad& Stevanovic, Milan. 2018. Bridge Plate Failure with Extensor Tendon Injury: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147283
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lefebvre, Rachel…[et al.]. Bridge Plate Failure with Extensor Tendon Injury: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147283
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lefebvre, Rachel& Intravia, Jessica& Cao, Lisa& Ghiassi, Alidad& Stevanovic, Milan. Bridge Plate Failure with Extensor Tendon Injury: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147283
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147283