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
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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.