Journal of Cytology & Histology

Ordharnaith O’Brien

Publications

• Research Article
  Carpel Tunnel Synovium: Does Clinical Abnormality Correspond with Histological Abnormality?
  Author(s): Uthman Alao, Ordharnaith O’Brien, Tara J Browne, Babiker Suleiman and Patrick FlemingUthman Alao, Ordharnaith O’Brien, Tara J Browne, Babiker Suleiman and Patrick Fleming
  
  Background: Fibrous thickening of the flexor tendon synovium is a common finding during carpel tunnel decompression. This is generally accepted to indicate tenosynovistis. The aim of the study was to determine whether non-transparent, cloudy white thickening of the flexor tenosynovium corresponds to histological appearance of tenosynovitis. Method: We retrospectively identified 49 wrists in 47 patients who underwent flexor tenosynovectomy during treatment for carpel tunnel decompression. The indication for synovectomy was clinical abnormality of the tenosynovium intra-operatively. Histological reports were retrospectively reviewed. A post-operative functional outcome score was compared between patients who underwent decompression alone and those who underwent decompression and synovectomy. Complication rates between the two groups were compared. Results: Of the 49 slides analysed,.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7099.1000117

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