Isolated flexor digitorum superficialis tendon rupture following intratendinous steroid injection: a case report

Abstract

This report presents a rare case of flexor digitorum superficialis tendon rupture following intratendinous steroid injection, which caused a fixed proximal interphalangeal joint flexion deformity in a 45-year-old man. Surgical correction required complete release of the flexor digitorum superficialis insertion.

Keywords

Complication flexor digitorum superficialis tendon rupture grade 4 trigger finger intratendinous steroid injection post-steroid injection tendon rupture steroid injection tendon rupture trigger finger

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