A Rare Case of an Isolated Neglected Subcutaneous Rupture of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis in a Climber: Successful Surgical Treatment and Review of the Literature

Isolated neglected subcutaneous rupture of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) in zone III of the hand is a rare injury that is distinct from subcutaneous rupture of the deep flexor tendons in the fingers. While a few cases have been reported in the literature, the pathophysiology of this injur...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-03, Vol.15 (3), p.e36055
Main Authors: Bouziane, Walid, Missaoui, Ziyed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bone surgery
Case reports
Injuries
Magnetic resonance imaging
Orthopedics
Pathology
Patients
Physical therapy
Range of motion
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tendons
Trauma
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Isolated neglected subcutaneous rupture of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) in zone III of the hand is a rare injury that is distinct from subcutaneous rupture of the deep flexor tendons in the fingers. While a few cases have been reported in the literature, the pathophysiology of this injury remains poorly understood. In this article, we present a case study of a climber who experienced an isolated subcutaneous rupture of the FDS following a sports accident. The patient's diagnosis was initially delayed due to an unclear clinical presentation. However, surgical intervention was successfully performed, resulting in positive clinical outcomes at the one-month follow-up. This case highlights the importance of considering isolated subcutaneous rupture of the FDS as a potential injury in climbers and other individuals who engage in high-impact sports.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.36055