Flexor Tendon Tenosynovitis M65.849 727.0

synonyms:synovitis, tenosynovitis finger

Flexor Tenosynovitis ICD-10

• M65.041 - Abscess of tendon sheath, right hand
• M65.042 - Abscess of tendon sheath, left hand
• M65.049 - Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified hand
• M65.841 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand
• M65.842 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left hand
• M65.849 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified hand

Flexor Tenosynovitis ICD-9

• 727.0 Synovitis and tenosynovitis

Flexor Tenosynovitis Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Flexor Tenosynovitis Anatomy

• The flexor tendon sheath extends from the proximal end of the A1 pulley to the level of the distal interphalangeal joint.
• Thumb flexor tendon sheath is contiguous with the radial bursa.
• Small finger iflexor tendon sheath is contiguous with the ulnar bursa.
• The radial and ulna bursae extend proximally to the carpal tunnel. In 50% to 80% of persons, the radial and ulnar bursae communicate.

Flexor Tenosynovitis Clinical Evaluation

Flexor Tenosynovitis Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Flexor Tenosynovitis Classification / Treatment

Flexor Tenosynovitis Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

• Cellulitis
• Paronychia
• Herpetic Whitlow
• Flexor Tendon Tenosynovitis

Flexor Tenosynovitis Complications

Flexor Tenosynovitis Follow-up Care

Flexor Tenosynovitis Review References

• Draeger RW, Bynum DK Jr. Flexor tendon sheath infections of the hand. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012 Jun;20(6):373-82.
• Henry M. Septic flexor tenosynovitis. J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Feb;36(2):322-3.
• Benson LS, Edwards SL, Schiff AP, Williams CS, Visotsky JL. Dog and cat bites to the hand: treatment and cost assessment. J Hand Surg Am. 2006 Mar;31(3):468-73.°