Loss of Flexor Pollicis Longus Function after Plating of the Radius
- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Vol. 22 (3) , 375-376
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0266-7681(97)80405-6
Abstract
Six cases of loss of flexor pollicis longus function after plating of a radius fracture are presented. The exact aetiology of the postoperative deficit is uncertain, but is probably a traction neuropraxia of the anterior interosseous nerve branches to the flexor pollicis longus. All six patients had full recovery within 5 months. An initial conservative approach is recommended if this complication is encountered.Keywords
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