Avulsion of an isolated flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) tendon is rare, and the exact pathology is uncertain. 1 2 3. ... Please enter a Recipient Address and/or check the Send me a copy checkbox.

The patient presents with a flexor pollicis longus (FPL) tendon laceration. ... and the flexor digitorum superficialis flexes the proximal interphalangeal joints of digits 1 to 4.

On examination, she was found to have absent FDS (flexor digitorum superficialis) function in the small finger. Skip to main content. Your source for the latest research news.

This suggests that independent flexor digitorum superficialis function is important for professional musicians playing at an elite level. Journal. The Journal Of Hand Surgery.

Flexor digitorum superficialis avulsion has also been reported in association with avulsion of the FDP tendon. [ 3 , 8 , 9 ] The avulsion occurs from the bone at its site of insertion.