Presentation
Thorn injury to the dorsal aspect of the 3rd metacarpophalangeal joint region around two weeks ealier.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Foreign body-induced metacarpophalangeal joint synovitis
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There is a linear echogenic focus 2 mm length in the metacarpophalangeal joint on the dorsal side abutting the metacarpal head. Synovial thickening with hyperemia involving joint in palmar as well as dorsal recess.
Case Discussion
There are findings of a foreign body (thorn) in the 3rd metacarpophalangeal joint causing synovitis.