AI Article Synopsis
- Multiple ruptures of both extensor and flexor tendons in fingers, thumb, and wrist can occur due to blast injuries.
- These injuries happen specifically at the musculotendinous junctions, where muscles connect to tendons.
- Such tendon ruptures can lead to significant functional impairments in hand movement and may require surgical intervention for repair.
Article Abstract
Multiple ruptures of the extensor and flexor tendons of the fingers, thumb and wrist at the musculotendinous junctions are reported after a blast injury.
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