Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis, Kanavel’s signs
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Courtesy: Dept of Orthopaedics, Harborview Medical Centre, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine – Grand Rounds – Wednesday, September 7, 2016
“Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Historical Perspective, Diagnostic Challenges, and Clinical Decision Making”
Presented by:
Colin D. Kennedy, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
Dept. of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Stephen A. Kennedy, MD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington Medical Center
University of Washington School of Medicine
Paul S. Pottinger, MD,
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Director, UWMC Antimocrobial Stewardship Program
University of Washington Medical Center
University of Washington School of Medicine
Things to know…
High morbidity, loss of digit with delayed or missed diagnosis.
Differentiation from other infections is essential for safe and cost effective emergency hand transfer systems, but can be made difficult by similar presentations of pain, redness, and functional limitation.