Flexor Tendon Tenosynovitis

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Flexor Tenosynovitis ICD-9

• 727.0 Synovitis and tenosynovitis

Flexor Tenosynovitis Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Flexor Tenosynovitis Anatomy

• The flexor tendon sheath extends from the proximal end of the A1 pulley to the level of the distal interphalangeal joint.
• Thumb flexor tendon sheath is contiguous with the radial bursa.
• Small finger iflexor tendon sheath is contiguous with the ulnar bursa.
• The radial and ulna bursae extend proximally to the carpal tunnel. In 50% to 80% of persons, the radial and ulnar bursae communicate.

Flexor Tenosynovitis Clinical Evaluation

Flexor Tenosynovitis Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Flexor Tenosynovitis Classification / Treatment

Flexor Tenosynovitis Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

• Cellulitis
• Paronychia
• Herpetic Whitlow
• Flexor Tendon Tenosynovitis

Flexor Tenosynovitis Complications

Flexor Tenosynovitis Follow-up Care

Flexor Tenosynovitis Review References

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