title: Digital flexor sheath injury: a new diagnostic test.
abstract: The diagnostic value of the transthecal digital nerve block is proposed for identifying flexor sheath injuries associated with seemingly trivial finger lacerations. Its use is described in five cases which were referred to our hand service for further exploration, with subsequent confirmation of flexor sheath and tendon injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St John's Hospital in Howden, Livingston, West Lothian.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Erdmann
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D009407:Nerve Block; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D008012:Lidocaine