Cite this: A Comparison of Ultrasound and Clinical Examination in the Detection of Flexor Tenosynovitis in Early Arthritis - Medscape - May 01, 2011. Abstract and Introduction Background ...

Flexor tenosynovitis, also known as trigger finger, is caused when inflammation occurs around the tendons of the finger. When the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons, which begin in the forearm – ...

Trigger finger is a painful condition in which a finger locks in a bent or straightened position. ... Flexor tendons slide through a flexor tendon sheath, which is like a tunnel for the tendon.

Flexor tendon injuries are difficult to treat but in the last few decades a lot of improvement has been observed and good patient satisfaction has been reported. Yet, many patients complain of ...

After excision of scar tissue in the palm and finger, the flexor sublimis tendon is excised about 4 cm. proximal to the excised proximal portion of the profundus tendon.

By Abby Sims » More Columns Colby Lewis, Texas Rangers reliable right-handed starting pitcher, will undergo surgery this week to repair a flexor tendon at his right elbow. He reportedly had an ...

Craig Stammen underwent successful surgery Sunday to repair two torn flexor tendons in his right forearm, according to a person familiar with the situation. The tendons were nearly completely torn.

Trigger finger is a condition in which a person’s finger locks or catches if they try to straighten or bend it. Home remedies can often treat it. Learn more here.

Flexor tenosynovitis was found in 17 patients (51.5%) on US compared with 16 (48.4%) of 33 patients on clinical examination. The intra-reader reliability of reading both the US and clinical ...