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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-14 | Issue-01
Management of Spontaneous 4th and 5th Digit Extensor Rupture in Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Tendon Transfer and Distal Ulna Debridement: A Case Report
Omar MOURAFIQ, Khalil BELKHIAT, Hicham SALAHI, Omar MERGAD
Published: Jan. 10, 2026 | 21 19
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2026.v14i01.016
Pages: 75-78
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Abstract
Extensor tendon rupture is a disabling complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We report a 57-year-old woman with RA and progressive loss of extension of the fourth and fifth fingers due to complete tendon rupture confirmed by MRI. Tendon transfer to the third extensor and distal ulna debridement restored function, underscoring the value of timely surgical management in these challenging cases.