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s/l LD3 laceration? - orthohelp

Posted: Sep 19, 2013

IMPRESSION: LD3 laceration.

Context - Patient had a middle finger laceration.

I don't know what LD3 means and it isn't repeated or expanded anywhere in the report for me to know what the doctor is talking about. I am having a hard time verifying what this is and wanted a better understanding if it is in fact LD3. Thank you for your help!

how about EDC instead of LD3 - meaning exensor digitorum communis

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Look up all the tendons/anatomy of a finger; maybe if you have a Stedman's book or online and see if any of the tendons match or sound like LD3. EDC just comes to mind as it sounds closest to your s/l. There is EDM, ECU, etc.

I thought about that and... - orthohelp

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went back to look at the report to see if there's any mention about extensor digitorum. My initial thought was extensor digitorum longus, but I know that's for the foot, so that can't be it. He clearly said what sounds like L and that's throwing me off. I don't know if there's another abbreviation in the hand that goes with "LD". Zone classifications came to mind as well - thought maybe he meant zone III for the 3, but I'm really not certain. I might have to flag this one. Thank you for the help!

There are lumbricals and maybe he is saying - LD3 for lumbrical digit 3

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But that's just a guess on my end. It's always nerve racking to not get something. I really like to exhaust all attempts. Maybe you will have to flag this one :-)

That sounds a lot more probable! - orthohelp

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I had nothing, lol. I flagged it, but I'll keep an eye on this report when it comes back from QA and make notes. I forgot about the lumbricals! I've made a mental sticky note about this one :) Thanks again!

You're welcome!! Wish I could have helped more though! - anon

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You've been very helpful! :-D I appreciate it! - orthohelp - nm

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:)

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