Abstract:The purpose of this article is to review the literature related to extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture following nondisplaced distal radius fractures in the pediatric population. This injury is more commonly seen in adults and is relatively rare in children and adolescents. In our literature search, only one case report of pediatric extensor pollicis longus rupture after nondisplaced displaced distal radius fracture is reported. Therefore, it is possible that anatomic and physiologic differences in pediatr… Show more
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