- Discussion:
- may result from over advancement of the
FDP following
tendon rupture or
repair, from from proximal FDP adhesions, or may result from arthrodesis of
PIP joint of ring and long fingers;
- the result is weak grasp in remaining fingers due to FDP tethering by scar at
amputation site (eg suturing FDP to extensors);
- if one
FDP is tethered, the others can not shorten;
- there is loss of flexion in other digits and patient may be unable to make a full fist;
Profundus tendon blockage: quadriga in finger amputations.
Syndrome of quadrigia.
Verdan, C.
Surgical Clinics of North America. Vol 40. 1960. p 425-426.
