Distal intersection syndromes

Distal intersection syndrome with a tenosynovitis of the tendons at the crossing of the extensor tendons of compartment 2 and 3

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Clinical information

Painful swelling

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Distal intersection syndrome with a tenosynovitis of the tendons at the crossing of the extensor tendons of compartment 2 and 3

Thickened extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis transverse

Extensor pollicis longus tendon crossing the extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis transverse

Effusion around the extensor pollicis longus tendon and extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis transverse

Tenosynovitis the extensor pollicis longus tendon and extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis transverse

Effusion around the the extensor pollicis longus tendon longitudinal

Tenosynovitis the extensor pollicis longus tendon and extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis longitudinal

Extensor pollicis longus tendon crossing the extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis transverse

Tenosynovitis the extensor pollicis longus tendon and extensor carpi radialis longus end brevis transverse

Cineloops show transverse and longitudinal views of the distal intersection syndrome compared to the normal side

Distal intersection syndromes

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 60
Body part: Wrist

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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