Accessory Extensor Pollicis Longus Spanning the Fourth Dorsal Compartment of the Wrist: A Case Report.
Extensor pollicis longus
anatomic variation
wrist arthrodesis
Journal
Journal of orthopaedic case reports
ISSN: 2250-0685
Titre abrégé: J Orthop Case Rep
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101641392
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Mar 2024
Mar 2024
Historique:
received:
04
12
2023
revised:
21
01
2024
medline:
1
4
2024
pubmed:
1
4
2024
entrez:
1
4
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Variations of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon of the hand are not uncommon. Yet, this anatomic structure exhibits the least variations among the extensors of the upper extremity. This article highlights the presence of an accessory EPL tendon in the fourth dorsal compartment, which was presented as an incidental finding during an elective wrist arthrodesis in a woman in her 40s. Knowledge of this anatomic variation can guide surgical planning and mitigate iatrogenic injury by anticipating potential challenges.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38560309
doi: 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i03.4286
pii: JOCR-14-55
pmc: PMC10976552
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
55-60Informations de copyright
Copyright: © Indian Orthopaedic Research Group.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Conflict of Interest: Nil