Flexor pulleys of the finger - anatomy

Case contributed by Leonardo Lustosa
Diagnosis not applicable

Illustration of the simplified anatomy of the annular pulleys of the fingers and their relation to the flexor tendons (flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus).

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Case Discussion

Many conditions are related to the anatomy of the flexor tendon pulleys and the flexor tendons themselves, such as trigger finger and finger pulley injury.

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