Proposal of a new sign: The isolated haematoma on the extensor pollicis longus compartment in non-displaced fractures of the distal radius.

Ballesteros-Betancourt, José R. ; Ríos, Moisés ; García, Raquel ; Ferreres, Ángel ; Llusà, Manel

Resumen: Diagnosis of distal radius fractures may be difficult, especially in non-displaced fractures and particularly in cases with no clear traumatic history and no evident semiology. Advanced medical imaging studies — particularly computerized axial tomography —, could be useful together with clinical examination. The authors have observed that the presence of a specific haematoma in the third radial compartment of the extensor pollicis longus tendon indicates an underlying bone injury, generally affecting Lister’s tubercle. This brief paper presents the clinical-morphological characteristics of this described sign. The authors believe that the clinical observation of an haematoma in the sheath of the extensor pollicis longus tendon may be very relevant to confirm the presence of a slightly displaced or a non-displaced fracture of the distal radius.

Idioma: Inglés

Año: 2016

Publicado en: International journal of advanced joint reconstruction 3, 1 (2016), 17-21
ISSN: 2385-7900

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)