6.8. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection - Infectious Tenosynovitis Flashcards
1
Q
How is Infectious Tenosynovitis described?
A
Infection of the Synovial Sheaths that surround Tendons
2
Q
Which tendons are most commonly involves in Infectious Tenosynovitis?
A
- Flexor Muscle-Associated Tendons
- Tendon Sheaths of the Hand
3
Q
What is the most common inciting event?
A
Penetrating Trauma
4
Q
What bacteria is the most common caustaive agent of Infectious Tenosynovitis?
A
- Staphylococcus Aureus
- Streptococci
5
Q
What infectious agents can cause Chronic Infectious Tenosynovitis?
A
- Mycobacteria
- Fungi
- Gonococcal infection (possibly)
6
Q
How does Infectious Tenosynovitis present?
A
- Erythematous Fusiform swelling of the Finger
- Finger held in a Semi-Flexed position
- Tenderness over the length of the Tendon Sheath
- Pain with extension of the Finger
7
Q
What is the treatment of Infectious Tenosynovitis?
A
- Empiric Antibiotics
- Hand Surgeon to review ASAP