Mallet thumb.


Published online: Feb 27 2003

De Smet L, Van Ransbeeck H.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, U.Z. Pellenberg, Weligerveld 1, B-3212 Lubbeek, Pellenberg, Belgium

Abstract

A case of mallet thumb, with a closed rupture of the extensor pollicis longus at its distal insertion, is presented. Conservative treatment resulted in a near normal function.

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