Musculoskeletal - Tenosynovitis Of The Extensor Hallucis Longus Tendon
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Patient initially suffered a puncture wound 8 days ago to the top of the foot. He presented a week later with pain in the toe, especially with flexion. US imaging showed extensive fluid surrounding the extensor hallucis longus tendon consistent with infectious tenosynovitis. The patient was taken to OR for debridement with good outcome. Image courtesy of Robert Jones DO, FACEP @RJonesSonoEM Director, Emergency Ultrasound; MetroHealth Medical Center; Professor, Case Western Reserve Medical School, Cleveland, OH View his original post here