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A classification system for anomalies of the extensor pollicis longus

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Abstract

Introduction

Variations of the long extensor tendon to the thumb are very rare.

Materials and Methods

We present three cases in which there was a supernumerary long extensor tendon to the thumb. In all three cases, the supernumerary tendon emerged from the fourth dorsal compartment and had a parallel course to the extensor pollicis longus.

Results

Details of the anomalies are described along with a meta-analysis of relevant literature. A classification system of these anomalies is also proposed.

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  1. Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, 225, Abraham Flexner Way Suite 850, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA

    Tolga Türker, Gregory A. Robertson & Sunil M. Thirkannad

  2. 225 Abraham Flexner Way. Suite 810, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA

    Sunil M. Thirkannad

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Türker, T., Robertson, G.A. & Thirkannad, S.M. A classification system for anomalies of the extensor pollicis longus. HAND 5, 403–407 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-010-9273-9

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