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  • Title: Spontaneous flexor tendon rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus secondary to an anatomic variant.
    Author: Masaki F, Isao T, Aya Y, Ryuuji I, Yohjiroh M.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Am; 2007 Oct; 32(8):1195-9. PubMed ID: 17923303.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon rupture of the little finger, which was predisposed by an anatomic variation of the tendon. Intraoperative findings and magnetic resonance imaging of the opposite hand suggested that the flexor digitorum profundus tendons of the ring and the little finger bifurcated. The patient had tendon reconstruction and regained function. We believe that reconstructing the tendon so that it resembles the normal anatomy prevents the recurrence of tendon rupture.
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