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We report three cases of complete rupture of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon, one case of complete rupture of the index and middle finger flexor digitorum profundus tendons and one case of rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon to the index finger after placement of a volar plate for distal radius fracture. We review the literature and discuss the aetiology of tendon ruptures and techniques to prevent tendon attition.

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Bone Plates/adverse effects , Fingers , Fracture Fixation, Internal/adverse effects , Radius Fractures/surgery , Tendon Injuries/etiology , Adult , Aged, 80 and over , Causality , Device Removal , Equipment Design , Equipment Failure , Female , Fracture Fixation, Internal/instrumentation , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Hand Strength , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Radiography , Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Radius Fractures/etiology , Range of Motion, Articular , Rupture , Tendon Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Tendon Injuries/surgery , Tendons/transplantation

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