Examining the Forearm Intersection through Palpation and Ultrasonography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Forearm intersection syndrome causes pain, swelling, and a rub at the dorsal distal forearm where the first extensor compartment muscles intersect with the second compartment tendons. Although primary care settings tend to treat mild cases, high-performance athletes may suffer from severe symptoms that require surgery. This proof-of-concept study aims to help detect the anatomical substrate of forearm intersection syndrome using palpation and ultrasonography when available.

Methods

Five individuals were studied using independent palpation and ultrasonography to identify the first dorsal compartment muscles and the second dorsal compartment tendons. The distances between the dorsal (Lister's) tubercle of the radius and the ulnar and radial edges of the first dorsal

SUBMITTER: Naredo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10802148 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature