Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon Rupture after Distal Radius Volar Plating and Reconstruction with Interpositional Palmaris Tendon Graft: A Case Report

A clear consensus regarding the treatment of FPL tendon ruptures in the setting of distal radius fractures treated with volar plating has not been established in the present orthopedic literature. This case represents the first reported utilization of an interpositional palmaris tendon graft for FPL rupture following distal radius volar plating. The authors of this study propose this technique as a viable treatment option for FPL tendon rupture in patients with prior distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plate fixation.