Loss of flexor pollicis longus function after plating of the radius - Report of six cases

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Keogh, P [1 ]
Khan, H [1 ]
Cooke, E [1 ]
McCoy, G [1 ]
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[1] ROYAL VICTORIA HOSP,BELFAST BT12 6BA,ANTRIM,NORTH IRELAND
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10.1016/S0266-7681(97)80405-6
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R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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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.
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