Magnetic resonance imaging of acute tendon injury in the finger

J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Jun;20(3):286-8. doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(05)80079-8.

Abstract

Accurate assessment of flexor tendon function in a digit with an acute, non-penetrating injury is difficult. MR imaging can negate the need for surgical exploration and the associated morbidity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Finger Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Finger Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Tendon Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / rehabilitation