• Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Oct 2006

    Case Reports

    Two potential causes of EPL rupture after distal radius volar plate fixation.

    • Eric C Benson, Alex DeCarvalho, Elizabeth A Mikola, John M Veitch, and Moheb S Moneim.
    • Department of Orthopaedics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
    • Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 2006 Oct 1;451:218-22.

    AbstractRupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon can occur after volar plate fixation of dorsally comminuted distal radius fractures. We attempted to identify the etiology of extensor pollicis longus tendon injury after volar plate fixation of the distal radius and potential solutions to this problem. After describing two case reports, we examine six cadaveric specimens and retrospectively review 10 selected patients to evaluate possible technique refinements to minimize damage to the extensor pollicis longus tendon during volar plating of the distal radius. We identify specific screw holes in three commercially available volar distal radius plates that direct the drill bit or prominent screw tips into the third extensor compartment. In addition, after reduction and plate fixation, bone fragments or dorsal gapping may predispose the extensor pollicis longus tendon to injury. We recommend either using shorter screw lengths or leaving the implicated plate holes unfilled. In addition, we suggest consideration of an open assessment of the third extensor compartment, if indicated, as performed through a small dorsal incision ulnar to Lister's tubercle.

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