A Rare Cause of Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: Nocardia nova.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.11.016.
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Abstract
Infection complicates approximately 5% of open trigger digit releases. Both superficial and deep infections may occur. We present a unique case of a cactus farmer who underwent an uneventful thumb trigger finger release and subsequently developed pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis and acute carpal tunnel syndrome resulting from Nocardia nova infection.
Medical subject headings
- Nocardia Infections
- Tenosynovitis
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist