Flexor Tendon Sheath Infection Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
infection within sheath
2
Q
presentation
A
infection can track up palm and arm
painful
limited extension (including passive)
inflammatory features
3
Q
diagnosis
A
Kanavel’s cardinal signs e.g. affected finger in flexion, fusiform swelling over finger, painful to percuss over sheath, painful on passive extension
4
Q
management
A
wash out tendon sheaths A1 and A5 pulleys
