Infective Tenosynovitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are Kanavel’s signs of flexor tendon sheath infection?
A
Fixed flexion
Fusiform swelling
Tenderness and pain on passive extension
2
Q
How can infective tenosynovitis be differentiated from gout or pseudogout?
A
Gout/pseudogout - monoarthropathies, so won’t affect the entire digit
3
Q
How can infective tenosynovitis be differentiated from inflammatory arthritis?
A
IA has a more insiduous presentation
4
Q
Mx of infective tenosynovitis?
A
IV abx + elevation if detected early
Surgical debridement
5
Q
Comps of infective tenosynovitis?
A
Fibrosis and contractures - can be disabling
