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Spontaneous rupture of both flexor tendons in a single digit. 1984

R N Matthews, and J N Walton

The rare event of simultaneous, spontaneous rupture of both flexor tendons in the mid-segment of one finger is described and discussed in relation to previous reports of tendon rupture in the hand.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D005385 Fingers Four or five slender jointed digits in humans and primates, attached to each HAND. Finger
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001265 Athletic Injuries Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports. Sports Injuries,Injuries, Athletic,Injuries, Sports,Athletic Injury,Injury, Athletic,Injury, Sports,Sports Injury
D012421 Rupture Forcible or traumatic tear or break of an organ or other soft part of the body. Ruptures
D013708 Tendon Injuries Injuries to the fibrous cords of connective tissue which attach muscles to bones or other structures. Injuries, Tendon,Injury, Tendon,Tendon Injury

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