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Review
. 2000 May;25(3):577-9.
doi: 10.1053/jhsu.2000.5988.

Extensor pollicis longus tenosynovitis: a case report and review of the literature

H W Huang  1 , R J Strauch
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Review

Extensor pollicis longus tenosynovitis: a case report and review of the literature

H W Huang et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2000 May.

Abstract

A case of tenosynovitis of the extensor pollicis longus, or third dorsal compartment, is presented. This is an unusual condition that may be difficult to diagnose initially. A clinical test for extensor pollicis longus tenosynovitis is described. Operative treatment is recommended.

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