Duplication of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon

J Hand Surg Am. 1986 May;11(3):423-5. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(86)80155-1.

Abstract

Three cases are presented, in which an anomalous tendon slip between the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon and the extensor apparatus of the fifth finger was found. One of the patients was a violinist, who had serious impairment of the left wrist joint and the small finger due to the anomaly. The symptoms disappeared after excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Tendons / abnormalities*
  • Tendons / surgery
  • Wrist Joint* / surgery