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Anatomy and MRI Anatomy of Ligaments and Tendons of the FingersOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Swellings of the finger tendons are commonly encountered in a general practice setting and include a multitude of diagnoses. Fortunately, most are benign, asymptomatic and may not require surgical intervention. Also, tendons and ligaments of the fingers are exposed to various stressors and multiple modes of trauma which make them vulnerable to injury whether partial or complete.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance MRI findings in finger tendon and ligament lesions and to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of this imaging modality. Also, this study allowed a more focused assessment of the bony and soft tissue structures of this region. Also, this can enable better diagnosis of a patient’s condition, leading to a more efficient management plan and a quicker return to functional activity.
This study was performed in Radiology Department, Menoufia University Hospitals, during the period from August 2018 to April 2020.
This study included 50 patients; 26 males, 24 females with age range from 11 years to 56 years (mean age 35 years), suffering from finger joint swelling, pain or history of trauma with subsequent functional impairment.
After history taking and proper clinical examination, all patients were subjected to MRI (1.5 T) examination. Administration of MRI intravenous contrast medium (gadolinium) was used in selected patients with history of swelling.
In our study, we found that MRI is useful for evaluating a variety of lesions of the finger. Also, MR is the best imaging modality for lesion characterization. By systematically using clinical history, lesion location, findings on MR imaging, the radiologist can differentiate between determinate and indeterminate lesions.