Tenosinovitis estenosante de tendones flexores de la mano: revisión de la literatura / Stenosing flexor tenosynovitis of the hand: literature review

ABSTRACT

Flexor tendon tenosynovitis is an entrapment of the flexor tendons at its entrance to the pulley system. Because there is a high incidence of this pathology, it should be well known by physicians, rheumathologists and orthopaedic surgeons. On this paper we present a literature review, analyzing the anatomic facts, biomechanics, diagnosis, classification, therapeutic options and we propose some general recommendations for physicians.