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Question 7#

The majority of acute cases of infections flexor tenosynovitis (FTS) are due to:

A. Systemic lupus erythematosus
B. Chronic inflammation as a result of diabetes
C. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
D. Purulent infection

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

Flexor tenosynovitis (FTS) is a severe pathophysiologic state causing disruption of normal flexor tendon function in the hand. A variety of etiologies are responsible for this process. Most acute cases of FTS are due to purulent infection. FTS also can occur secondary to chronic inflammation as a result of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, crystalline deposition, overuse syndromes, amyloidosis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and sarcoidosis.