2007 Trigger Finger Due to Tenosynovitis From Mycobacterium Kansasii Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient

Description: Trigger Finger Due to Tenosynovitis From Mycobacterium Kansasii Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient By Hector Mejia, MD; Mark Ryzewicz, MD; Frank Scott, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2007; 30:1055
First described by Notta in 1850, a trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis is caused by the discrepancy between the volume of the flexor tendon sheath and its contents. For refractory cases, surgical release of A1 pulley is a viable option with minimal reported complications. The most common etiology is idiopathic, with other described causes being more rare. This article presents a case of a trigger finger caused by Mycobacterium kansasii flexor tenosynovitis in an immunocompetent patient.
Trigger Finger Due to Tenosynovitis From Mycobacterium Kansasii Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient By Hector Mejia, MD; Mark Ryzewicz, MD; Frank Scott, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2007; 30:1055