Foreign body induced synovitis - proximal interphalangeal joint
Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Left index finger thorn injury 6 weeks before the presentation. Complaining of pain, swelling, and restricted movement of the index finger.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
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Soft tissue swelling involving the index finger with no associated bony changes.
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There is effusion involving proximal interphalangeal joint of index finger along with synovial thickening and hypervascularity. There is a linear echogenic structure within joint which is foreign body - a thorn.
There is no tenosynovitis / tendon tear.
Case Discussion
A case of foreign body (thorn) induced synovitis of the index finger proximal interphalangeal joint.