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. 2017 Aug 18;8(8):619-623.
doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i8.619.

Synthesis of evidence for the treatment of intersection syndrome

Konstantine Balakatounis  1 , Antonios G Angoules  1 , Nikolaos A Angoules  1 , Kalomoira Panagiotopoulou  1
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Review

Synthesis of evidence for the treatment of intersection syndrome

Konstantine Balakatounis et al. World J Orthop. .

Abstract

Intersection syndrome is a rare sports overuse injury occurring through friction at the intersection of the first and second compartment of the forearm. Differential diagnosis must be carefully made, especially from De Quervain tendonsynovitis. Clinical examination provides with the necessary information for diagnosis, still magnetic resonance imaging scans and ultrasonography may assist in diagnosis. Treatment consists mainly of rest, use of a thumb spica splint, analgetic and oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and after 2-3 wk progressive stretching and muscle strengthening. Should symptoms persist beyond this time, corticosteroid injections adjacent to the site of injury may be useful. In refractory cases, surgical intervention is warranted.

Keywords: Differential diagnosis; Intersection syndrome; Overuse injury; Treatment; Wrist pain.

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Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors of this manuscript declare that they have no conflict of interests.

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Figure 1
Area of pain and tenderness to palpation in intersection syndrome.
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