An Unusual Mode of Extensor Tendon Injury – A Case Report

Abstract

Extensor tendon injuries are much commoner when compared to flexor tendons. Extensor tendon injuries can cause serious functional loss if not repaired on time. Injured tendon should be repaired immediately to avoid tendon shortening which can cause flexion lag after repair of injured tendon. We are reporting a case of extensor tendon injury in a 26-year-old female who suffered injury over her right wrist by glass bangle. She presented a month after injury. She suffered right-hand extensor zone VII injury with involvement of middle and ring finger extensor digitorum communis tendons. The method of surgical repair and post-operative regime had given a good functional outcome in our case. However, timely intervention would have resulted in the primary repair of tendon instead of tendon graft as required in our patient.

Keywords

• extensor tendon injury
• glass bangle
• pulvertaft repair
• zone vii injury.