title: Mycobacterium kansasii infection in the wrist and hand.
abstract: Mycobacterium kansasii infection of the deep structures of the wrist and hand can cause progressive damage which may eventually lead to permanent loss of hand function. This report describes three cases followed by a review of the literature. The important principles of management in this unusual infection are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dillon
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Millson
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005385:Fingers; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous; D009336:Necrosis; D009170:Nontuberculous Mycobacteria; D013585:Synovitis; D052256:Tendinopathy; D014955:Wrist Joint