Tuberculous extensor tenosynovitis of the wrist with extensor pollicis longus rupture: a case report.
BACKGROUND
The tendon sheaths constitute an uncommon target of extra-articular tuberculosis.


METHODS
We present a rare case of tuberculous tenosynovitis of the wrist involving the extensor tendon with rupture of the extensor pollicis longus tendon in a 55-year-old Indian man.


CONCLUSIONS
Prompt surgical debridement and tissue diagnosis are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of this type of infection. With an accurate and timely diagnosis, appropriate surgery and antituberculous treatment may eradicate these infections and prevent complications.
Lall
Hitesh
H
Department of Orthopedics, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi 110001, India.
Nag
Suman Kumar
SK
Jain
Vijay Kumar
VK
Khare
Rahul
R
Mittal
Deepak
D