"Four signs described by Kanavel 5,6 (commonly known as “Kanavel’s signs”) are frequently used as primary clinical items for diagnosis because advanced imaging and laboratory data are often non-specific 4 :"
"Four signs described by Kanavel 5,6 (commonly known as “Kanavel’s signs”) are frequently used as primary clinical items for diagnosis because advanced imaging and laboratory data are often non-specific 4 :"
"fluid collection within synovial sheath: may range from anechoic to echogenic and heterogenous"
"Traditionally urgent surgery has been viewed as the standard of care however in some cases conservative management comprised of IV antibiotics, elevation and immobilisation 7 have been trialled with positive results. It is important to note that delayed proper treatment can lead to necrosis and adhesions of the tendon and subsequent immobility, deformity, and even limb amputation 1,2."