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A Simple Clinical Test of Flexor Pollicis Longus Rupture

J. T. K. MELTON
J. R. D. MURRAY
I. M. R. LOWDON

From the Department of Orthopaedics, The Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK

Correspondence: Mr Joel Melton, MRCS, 9, Avery Fields, Allbrook, Eastleigh, Hampshire S050 4BY, UK. Tel.: +2380 642476 07962204836; fax: +1793 604917. E-mail: joel.melton{at}virgin.net

Rupture of the tendon of flexor pollicis longus is suspected when active flexion of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb is not possible. This can be a result of trauma but, when spontaneous, diagnostic confusion can exist as incomplete palsy of the anterior interosseous nerve can present in a similar way. We describe a simple clinical sign which can differentiate between these conditions.

Key Words: flexor pollicis longus • rupture • clinical sign

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 30, No. 6, 624-625 (2005)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2005.06.005
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