Post-Traumatic Partial Rupture of the Extensor Carpi ulnaris tendon

Abstract

A 40 year old man presented with continued pain, tenderness and slight swelling on the ulnar aspect of his right wrist after handling a heavy object. At operation, partial rupture of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon was diagnosed and successfully treated bv suture of the tendon. Partial rupture of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon may be more frequent than previously reported, and the diagnosis should be considered in patients with symptoms of posttraumatic synovitis of the tendon.

Key words:

• extensor carpi ulnaris tendon
• partial rupture