radial and bursal infections

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Radial & Ulnar Bursal Infections

 

Bursal Anatomy

 

Enclose flexor tendons

 

Ulnar bursa is extension of little finger synovial sheath

 

Radial is extension of thumb synovial sheath

 

Coalesce in carpal tunnel to envelope all flexors

- 50% of time radial and ulna bursa communicate

- can get horse shoe collections

 

Deep Space Infections