Abstract
Introduction: Variations of the long extensor tendon to the thumb are very rare. Materials and Methods: We present three cases in which there was a supernumerary long extensor tendon to the thumb. In all three cases, the supernumerary tendon emerged from the fourth dorsal compartment and had a parallel course to the extensor pollicis longus. Results: Details of the anomalies are described along with a meta-analysis of relevant literature. A classification system of these anomalies is also proposed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 403-407 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Hand |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Anomalies
- Extensor tendon
- Supernumerary tendon
- Thumb
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine