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. 2021 Jul 3;11(7):1206. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11071206

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Characterization of pulley rupture with definition of intercalation as an injury complication. PD fs axial scans before (above) and after (below) iatrogenic pulley rupture creation. These A2 and A4 ruptures were characterized and confirmed as grade 2 (DISLOC.RUPT). Left A2, right A4 pulley. P = phalanx. FT = flexor tendon. Arrowhead = intact A2 and A4 pulley. Arrow = disrupted pulley stump. Asterisk = intercalation of disrupted pulley stump between FT and P. Lightning bolt = exact spot of rupture.