Which outcome is commonly associated with injury to a synovial sheath of a tendon?

Which outcome is commonly associated with injury to a synovial sheath of a tendon?

• A. Adhesions
• B. Hematoma
• C. Fibrosis
• D. Necrosis

Answer: (A)

Injury to a tendon’s synovial sheath commonly leads to adhesions that restrict tendon glide. When the sheath is damaged, the inflammatory process promotes fibrous tissue forming between the tendon and its surrounding sheath or structures. These adhesions pull surfaces together, limiting smooth movement and often causing pain or catching with motion. Hematoma can occur with tissue injury but is not the characteristic outcome of sheath injury. Fibrosis is a general scar process, but in this context the functionally impactful result is the formation of adhesions that hinder sliding. Necrosis, or tissue death, is not typically a consequence of a typical synovial sheath injury.

Injury to a tendon’s synovial sheath commonly leads to adhesions that restrict tendon glide. When the sheath is damaged, the inflammatory process promotes fibrous tissue forming between the tendon and its surrounding sheath or structures. These adhesions pull surfaces together, limiting smooth movement and often causing pain or catching with motion. Hematoma can occur with tissue injury but is not the characteristic outcome of sheath injury. Fibrosis is a general scar process, but in this context the functionally impactful result is the formation of adhesions that hinder sliding. Necrosis, or tissue death, is not typically a consequence of a typical synovial sheath injury.