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Extensor pollicis longus tendon ruptures occur in up to 9 % of distal radius fractures. Understanding the key etiologic factors can help both in preventing these ruptures and aiding in the prompt diagnosis of them. Treatment typically consists of a tendon transfer of the extensor indicis proprius as the tear is one of attrition, which makes a primary repair impractical.
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Gray, B.L., Markiewitz, A.D. (2016). Complications of Distal Radius Fracture: EPL Rupture. In: Lawton, J. (eds) Distal Radius Fractures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27489-8_19
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