Scaphoid exostosis causing rupture of the flexor pollicis longus.


Published online: Mar 27 1994

K J O'Dwyer, and C D Jefferiss.

Princess Elizabeth Orthopedic Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom.

Abstract

A case of attrition rupture of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon caused by a scaphoid osteophyte in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis is reported. This lesion was found only after a thorough search of the floor of the carpal tunnel was performed.