Intersection syndrome is an inflammatory condition located in the distal radial forearm where the tendons of the 1st extensor compartment cross over the tendons of the 2nd compartmen...
Commonly misdiagnosed as de Quervain tenosynovitis
History of increase in activity that requires repetitive wrist flexion/extension
Athletes will report pain in the distal forearm or ra...
Rest
Ice
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Thumb spica splint in 15 to 20 degrees of extension
All treatme...
If no improvement after adequate course of conservative therapy, surgical referral is warranted.
Surgery may be needed if fibrosis of the tendon sheath has occurre...
Grundberg AB, Reagan DS. Pathologic anatomy of the forearm: intersection syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. 1985;10(2):299–302.
Rettig AC. Wrist and hand overuse syndromes. Clin Sports ...
Intersection syndrome is an overuse syndrome.
Pain is located 4 to 8 cm proximal to radial styloid.
Athletes will often report a squeaking sensation in their wrist.
Be able to consider bo...
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