The Pathophysiology and Management of Finger Extensor Tendon Injuries

A 20-year-old male tennis player reports the acute onset of ulnar-sided wrist pain after hitting a forehand shot. Radiographs reveal dorsal ulnar tenderness and minimal swelling. What structure is most likely involved? The correct answer to this question is three, extensor-carpy ulnaris tendon. Most ECU-tino-cinnovitis can be successfully treated non-surgically with immobilization techniques. Surgical treatment is generally indicated for ECU-Tino-Cinnovitis or tendonopathy that does not respond to rest.