Entrapment of the index flexor digitorum profundus tendon after fracture of both forearm bones in a child

Iowa Orthop J. 1999:19:127-8.

Abstract

Entrapment of the index FDP tendon in a radius fracture callus occurred after fracture of both forearm bones in a 4-year-old boy. Surgical release of the FDP tendon, three months after fracture, resulted in normal index finger motion. This clinical problem can be avoided by a detailed physical examination of children with forearm fractures, verifying full passive range-of-motion of the hand after cast immobilization. Prompt supervised active range-of-motion should be done to prevent adhesions at the fracture site.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Contracture / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Radius Fractures / surgery*
  • Tendons / surgery*
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery
  • Ulna Fractures / surgery*