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01-12-2010 | Original Article

A classification system for anomalies of the extensor pollicis longus

Authors: Tolga Türker, Gregory A. Robertson, Sunil M. Thirkannad

Published in: HAND | Issue 4/2010

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.

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Title: A classification system for anomalies of the extensor pollicis longus
Authors: Tolga Türker
Gregory A. Robertson
Sunil M. Thirkannad
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: HAND / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-010-9273-9

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A classification system for anomalies of the extensor pollicis longus

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

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