British Journal of Sports Medicine 2006;40:1009-1010
CASE REPORT
Rupture of a flexor pollicis longus repair in a body builder through the use of an electronic muscle stimulator
Department of Plastic Surgery, University College London Hospital, London NW1 2BU, UK
Correspondence to:
MrAnsari
Department of Plastic Surgery, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, UK; a.ansari{at}doctors.net.uk
Involvement of tendons in hand lacerations is common, and immediate treatment involves exploration and primary repair. A programme of protected rehabilitation to allow healing and prevent rupture must follow. An unusual case is reported of tendon rupture in a body builder caused by use of an electronic muscle stimulator. Body builders should be warned about this mode of rupture, which has not been previously reported, during their rehabilitation.
Keywords: Kessler technique; rehabilitation; body builder; weight training; flexor pollicis longus
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