Simultaneous ipsilateral avulsion of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis tendon insertions: Case report and review of the literature

Avulsion injuries of the radial wrist extensors are rare. We present a case of simultaneous ipsilateral avulsion of the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis tendons resulting from a fall on an outstretched upper extremity. At the time of surgery the tendons were found retracted and not attached to avulsion fragments. Both tendons were repaired with the aid of suture anchors within 24 hours of the injury. After surgery, the patient regained full function with some loss of grip and wrist extension strength. (J Hand Surg 1999;24A:845-849. Copyright (C) 1999 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.).