A new comprehensive Classification Scheme for ECU Tendon Problems at the Wrist

Abstract

Based on a systematic review of the literature, description of previous classification schemes and new anatomical knowledge, a new comprehensive classification scheme for ECU tendon problems at the wrist is described.

Zusammenfassung

Basierend auf einer systematischen Auswertung der Literatur und unter Berücksichtigung vorhandener Klassifikationen sowie neuer anatomischer Erkenntnisse wird eine neue, umfassende Klassifikation für ECU-Sehnenprobleme am Handgelenk beschrieben.

Key words

ECU-Sehne - Klassifikation für ECU-Probleme

Schlüsselwörter

ECU tendon - classification of ECU tendon problems

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 18. Mai 2021

Angenommen: 05. Januar 2022

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
29. August 2022

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