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Magnetic resonance imaging scanning in the diagnosis of zone II flexor tendon rupture. J Hand Surg Am 1996 May;21(3):451-5

Date

05/01/1996

Pubmed ID

8724479

DOI

10.1016/s0363-5023(96)80362-5

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0029889773 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   23 Citations

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of flexor tendon rupture in patients who had prior surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging scans were performed on 11 digits (16 tendons) with the clinical diagnosis of flexor tendon rupture. Clinical suspicion correlated with MRI and surgical findings. Clinical examination yielded a 60% accuracy in diagnosis. MRI differentiated rupture from adhesions with a 100% accuracy rate. The MRI scan is a valuable tool in diagnosing tendon ruptures and may help reduce the incidence of unnecessary tendon explorations.

Author List

Matloub HS, Dzwierzynski WW, Erickson S, Sanger JR, Yousif NJ, Muoneke V

Authors

William W. Dzwierzynski MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Scott J. Erickson MD Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
James R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Amputation, Traumatic
Female
Finger Injuries
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Postoperative Complications
Recurrence
Reoperation
Replantation
Rupture
Tendon Injuries