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Compartment 2; Abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB) muscle bellies
3%
69/2190
Compartment 2; Extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) and extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) tendons
86%
1876/2190
Compartment 2; APL and EPB tendons
6%
134/2190
Compartment 1; ECRB and ECRL muscle bellies
2%
36/2190
Compartment 1; Extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon
56/2190
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This patient is presenting with intersection syndrome (IS), which affects the ECRB and ECRL. IS in an inflammatory tendon disorder occurring at the area where the muscle bellies of the APL and EPB cross the underlying ECRB and ECRL tendons. It is an overuse disorder that is seen with sporting activities such as racket sports, rowing, weight lifting, canoeing, and skiing. Patients with IS have pain and tenderness on the radial side of the distal forearm that is associated with crepitus when flexing and extending the wrist. IS must be differentiated from de Quervain's tenosynovitis (DQT), which is a disorder of the first dorsal compartment (APL and EPB tendons). DQT is more common in women and often presents in patients over 40. Pregnant or lactating women also commonly present with DQT. Skinner performed a review of intersection syndrome, also known as crossover tendinitis. The author reported that symptoms may worsen after pregnancy. He stated that IS is differentiated from DQT as it affects the first dorsal compartment. He concludes that having squeaking sensation may also differentiate the two diagnoses. Sato et al. performed a study to determine the demographic characteristics of patients who were diagnosed with IS and compared that with DQT. They found that, compared to DQT, IS occurred more frequently in men and in the dominant hand. IS also occurred in a younger age group and presented with a much shorter duration of symptoms. They conclude that, regardless of age, a peripartum woman likely has DQT. Illustration A is a photograph detailing the structures involved in IS and DQT. Illustrations B and C are photographs detailing the anatomic locations of pain in IS and DQT, respectively. Incorrect Answers: Answers 1 & 3: The APL and EPB are affected in DQT and are located in the first dorsal wrist compartment. Answer 4: The ECRB and ECRL muscle bellies are located more proximally. The tendons are affected in IS and these structures are located in the second dorsal compartment. Answer 5: The EPL is located in the third dorsal compartment and is not affected in IS.
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