Presentation
Pain and swelling at the dorso-radial aspect of the forearm and wrist. Symptoms had started after assembling furniture.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal intersection syndrome
![](https://prod-images-static.radiopaedia.org/images/1178785/37e20290fd41f684ccd0d1c77ec292_thumb.jpg)
![This study is a stack](/packs/stack-YQKLCKBI.gif)
![](https://prod-images-static.radiopaedia.org/images/1178903/8905f57f3a328c9e2781b7fba7e4fb_thumb.jpg)
![This study is a stack](/packs/stack-YQKLCKBI.gif)
![](https://prod-images-static.radiopaedia.org/images/1179014/de9c7a384b2f0eb1fa6d53425ef995_thumb.jpg)
![This study is a stack](/packs/stack-YQKLCKBI.gif)
Download
Info
![](https://prod-images-static.radiopaedia.org/images/1178785/37e20290fd41f684ccd0d1c77ec292_big_gallery.jpg)
Massive extensor compartment 2 and 3 tendon sheath effusions distal to their intersection.
Case Discussion
Distal intersection syndrome. In this case, severe scapho-trapezoid arthritis may have been a co-factor. This is distinct from the more common (proximal) intersection syndrome.