Mycobacterial tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons of the hand

• Published in: Journal of hand surgery, British volume Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 351 - 354
• Main Authors: Regnard, P-J., Barry, P., Isselin, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 1996

We present five cases of mycobacterial tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons of the fingers. These cases were observed during the last 12 years and treated by the same surgeon. This pathology is uncommon now, but it is becoming more frequent, especially in patients with diminished immunity. The diagno...