6.8. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection - Infectious Tenosynovitis Flashcards

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How is Infectious Tenosynovitis described?

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Infection of the Synovial Sheaths that surround Tendons

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Which tendons are most commonly involves in Infectious Tenosynovitis?

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  1. Flexor Muscle-Associated Tendons
  2. Tendon Sheaths of the Hand
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What is the most common inciting event?

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Penetrating Trauma

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What bacteria is the most common caustaive agent of Infectious Tenosynovitis?

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  1. Staphylococcus Aureus
  2. Streptococci
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What infectious agents can cause Chronic Infectious Tenosynovitis?

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  1. Mycobacteria
  2. Fungi
  3. Gonococcal infection (possibly)
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How does Infectious Tenosynovitis present?

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  1. Erythematous Fusiform swelling of the Finger
  2. Finger held in a Semi-Flexed position
  3. Tenderness over the length of the Tendon Sheath
  4. Pain with extension of the Finger
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What is the treatment of Infectious Tenosynovitis?

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  1. Empiric Antibiotics
  2. Hand Surgeon to review ASAP
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