title: Magnetic resonance imaging of acute tendon injury in the finger.
abstract: Accurate assessment of flexor tendon function in a digit with an acute, non-penetrating injury is difficult. MR imaging can negate the need for surgical exploration and the associated morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cobby
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Taggart
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation