Flexor carpi radialis tunnel syndrome

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic pain and tenderness at the volar radial aspect of the wrist.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Attrition tendinopathy of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon in a medial groove of the trapezium associated with cystic bone erosion and tenosynovitis.

Case Discussion

Typically a condition of elderly people with osteoarthritis of the scapho-trapezium-trapezoid (STT) joint 1.

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