Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon is uncommon in sports activities. We report a rare case of a professional downhill skier presenting with a rupture of the EPL tendon. Repetitive motion of the wrist joint appeared to cause the rupture. The patient was treated successfully with tendon transfer of the extensor indicis proprius.
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Fujita, N., Doita, M., Yoshikawa, M. et al. Spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a professional skier. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 13, 489–491 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-004-0539-z
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