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|a3=The full extent of the sheath should be evaluated in these cases to identify any adhesions. However, this requires some experience as adhesions can be overdiagnosed ultrasonographically. <br><br>

|a3=The full extent of the sheath should be evaluated in these cases to identify any adhesions. However, this requires some experience as adhesions can be overdiagnosed ultrasonographically. <br><br>

Extra definition can be provided by prior distension of the sheath with, for example, a local analgesic agent following clinical examination, provided care is taken to prevent any air being iatrogenically introduced which will compromise the ultrasound image.

Extra definition can be provided by prior distension of the sheath with, for example, a local analgesic agent following clinical examination, provided care is taken to prevent any air being iatrogenically introduced which will compromise the ultrasound image.

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|l3=Tenosynovitis

|q4=What methods of treatment are available, and what is the prognosis?

|q4=What methods of treatment are available, and what is the prognosis?

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*The prognosis is related to the primary cause and the presence of adhesions. In those cases of primary desmitis or secondary desmitis associated with aseptic digital sheath tenosynovitis, a prognosis of 60–70% return to full exercise can be expected. <br><br>

*The prognosis is related to the primary cause and the presence of adhesions. In those cases of primary desmitis or secondary desmitis associated with aseptic digital sheath tenosynovitis, a prognosis of 60–70% return to full exercise can be expected. <br><br>

*Failure rate is thought to be related to the formation of adhesions. Intra-sheath hyaluronic acid can be used postoperatively to minimise this complication.

*Failure rate is thought to be related to the formation of adhesions. Intra-sheath hyaluronic acid can be used postoperatively to minimise this complication.

|l4=

|l4=Desmitis

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