Closed flexor pulley injuries in nonclimbing activities

J Hand Surg Am. 2006 May-Jun;31(5):806-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2006.02.006.

Abstract

Closed flexor pulley injuries have been reported in rock climbers. We report 6 digital flexor pulley injuries in 6 patients aged 5 to 73 years that were not associated with a climbing injury. Excellent outcomes were achieved through conservative therapy in 5 patients and surgical therapy in 1 patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Finger Injuries / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Tendon Injuries / therapy