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. 2009 Jun;4(2):177-9.
doi: 10.1007/s11552-008-9154-7. Epub 2008 Dec 19.

Traumatic extensor hood rupture

Mike J Loosemore  1 , Mark L Ansdell, Charalambos P Charalambous, John W K Harrison, Mike J Hayton
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Traumatic extensor hood rupture

Mike J Loosemore et al. Hand (N Y). 2009 Jun.

Abstract

We report a traumatic rupture of the extensor hood of the dominant middle finger in an elite boxer. Surgical repair of the extensor hood with the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) in 90 degrees of flexion and immobilisation of the MCPJ in flexion for 4 weeks allowed successful return of function to an international level.

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Figure 1
MRI arthrogram—longitudinal split of ulnar extensor hood and capsule.
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Figure 2
Repair of ulnar extensor hood and capsule.
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