Table 2.
Radiographic Computed Tomography Findings.
| Variable | Flexor tenosynovitis group* (n = 35) | Finger cellulitis group* (n = 35) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist reads fluid in tendon sheath (Y) | 18 (51%) | 0 (0%) | <.0001 |
| Study observer notes fluid in tendon sheath (Y) | 34 (97%) | 0 (0%) | <.0001 |
| Diameter of tendon sheath in coronal plane (mm) | 11.4 ± 2.5 | 9.62 ± 1.5 | <.001 |
| Diameter of tendon sheath in sagittal plane (mm) | 9.2 ± 2.8 | 6.2 ± 1.0 | <.0001 |
| Diameter of tendon in coronal plane (mm) | 7.6 ± 1.8 | 8.3 ± 1.4 | .09 |
| Diameter of tendon in sagittal plane (mm) | 5.5 ± 1.8 | 5.2 ± 0.9 | .33 |
| Ratio of tendon sheath diameter: tendon diameter in coronal plane (CR) | 1.5 ± 0.2 | 1.2 ± 0.08 | <.0001 |
| Ratio of tendon sheath diameter: tendon diameter in sagittal plane (SR) | 1.7 ± 0.3 | 1.2 ± 0.09 | <.0001 |
Note. CR = coronal plane; SR = sagittal plane.
*
Values are expressed as means ± standard deviations or as absolute values with percentages in parentheses.