Abstract
We have experienced five cases of subcutaneous flexor tendon rupture in patients without RA from 1990 to 1995. Subjects were three males and two females and their ages ranged from 53 to 64 years (average 60 years). In two cases the involved tendon was the FPL, the FDP tendon of the little finger was ruptured in two and the FDP and FDS of the index in one. Considering the mechanism of injury, all cases received flexion against force injury and the site of ruptures were in the carpal tunnel. Free tendon graft was performed in all patients using the palmaris longus tendon. The results were evaluated according to Buck-Gramcko's criteria. Three cases were graded as excellent, one good and one was satisfactory. From this study it can be suggested that free tendon graft for subcutaneous flexor tendon rupture is an effective treatment.
