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Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendinitis management improved with a novel algorithm. The algorithm uses 50% tendon rupture as a benchmark for conservative versus surgical treatment, achieving good patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendinitis presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
  • It is an uncommon cause of volar radial wrist pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a series of patients with FCR tendinitis managed with a senior author-developed algorithm.
  • To evaluate the algorithm's success in treating FCR tendinitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 16 patients treated for FCR tendinitis.
  • Treatment algorithm based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and intraoperative assessment of FCR tendon rupture percentage.
  • Conservative treatment for <50% rupture; surgery for failed conservative treatment or >50% rupture.
  • Surgical options included tenosynovectomy, osteophyte excision, FCR-sparing, or FCR-sacrificing procedures.

Main Results:

  • Three of five conservatively treated patients achieved complete symptom relief.
  • Of 11 surgical patients, four had <50% rupture and underwent FCR-sparing procedures.
  • Seven patients with >50% rupture underwent FCR-sacrificing procedures.
  • All surgical patients reported satisfactory functional and clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed FCR algorithm, using 50% tendon involvement as a benchmark, demonstrates acceptable patient outcomes.
  • This algorithm provides a structured approach to managing FCR tendinitis.