Extensor tendon rupture and preoperative mri confirmations of suture anchor prolapse: a case report and literature review.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
; 25(1): 355, 2024 May 04.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
While suture anchors are widely used in medical procedures for their advantages, they can sometimes lead to complications, including anchor prolapse. This article presents a unique case of suture anchor prolapse at the base of the distal phalanx of the little finger after extensor tendon rupture reconstruction surgery. CASE PRESENTATION A 35-year-old male, underwent extensor tendon rupture reconstruction using a non-absorbable suture anchor. After seven years the patient visited our outpatients complaining of stiffness, pain, and protrusion at the surgical site. Initial X-ray imaging suggested suggesting either a fracture of the distal phalanx or tendon adhesion but lacked a definitive diagnosis. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed bone connectivity between the middle and distal phalanges with irregular signal shadow and unclear boundaries while maintaining a regular finger shape. MRI proved superior in diagnosing prolapsed suture anchors, marking the first reported case of its kind. Surgical intervention confirmed MRI findings.CONCLUSIONS:
Suture anchor complications, such as prolapse, are a concern in medical practice. This case underscores the significance of MRI for accurate diagnosis and the importance of tailored surgical management in addressing this uncommon complication.Key words
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tendon Injuries
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Suture Anchors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
Journal subject:
FISIOLOGIA
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ORTOPEDIA
Year:
2024
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Article