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Intratendinous ganglion. A case report.

¹Orthopaedic Surgery Department, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Orthopaedic Review

|April 1, 1989

Summary

Intratendinous ganglions are rare wrist lesions originating within tendons. Surgical excision and tendon repair effectively treated a case involving the extensor pollicis longus tendon.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Hand and Wrist Surgery

Background:

Intratendinous ganglions are uncommon lesions with unclear causes and progression.
These ganglions arise within the substance of a tendon, differentiating them from juxtatendinous types.

Observation:

A patient presented with wrist pain and swelling on the dorsal aspect.
The swelling was diagnosed as an intratendinous ganglion of the extensor pollicis longus tendon.

Findings:

Surgical excision of the intratendinous ganglion and its surrounding capsule was performed.
The extensor pollicis longus tendon was meticulously repaired following ganglion removal.

Implications:

This case highlights a successful surgical approach for treating intratendinous ganglions.
Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for restoring function in affected tendons.

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