Acute Calcific Tendinitis of the Index Finger in a Child.
Hand (N Y)
; 12(5): NP84-NP87, 2017 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28832199
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Calcific tendinitis is characterized by calcium hydroxyapatite crystal deposition within tendons and is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain in adults. Its clinical manifestations may be acute, chronic, or asymptomatic. Acute calcific tendinitis is self-resolving condition that is rarely reported in the pediatric population and may be overlooked for more common processes, leading to unnecessary treatment.METHODS:
A chart reivew was performed of a single case of acute calcific tendonitis of the index finger in a child.RESULTS:
We describe a case of calcific tendinitis of the index finger in a 9-year-old boy who was referred to us for a second opinion after surgical exploration of an acutely inflamed digit was recommended based on his initial presentation. The calcifications and symptoms resolved over time without operative management.CONCLUSIONS:
Although rare in children, acute calcific tendinitis can present similar to an infection. However, appropriate managment is non-operative as the symptoms and radiographic findings resolve over time.Key words
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Calcinosis
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Tendinopathy
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Fingers
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Year:
2017
Type:
Article