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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Published on: February 9, 2011
Suppurative extensor tenosynovitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus
E D Newman1, T M Harrington, D Torretti
1Department of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa 17822.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Suppurative tenosynovitis, a rare infection, typically affects flexor tendons. This case highlights extensor tendon involvement due to Staphylococcus aureus, emphasizing early diagnosis to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Suppurative tenosynovitis is an uncommon infection, predominantly seen in flexor tendon sheaths following trauma.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen, but extensor tendon sheath infections are rare.
Observation:
- A systemically ill female patient presented with an unusual case of suppurative tenosynovitis.
- The infection involved the extensor tendons, a site rarely affected by this condition.
Findings:
- The causative agent was identified as Staphylococcus aureus.
- This case represents a rare presentation of suppurative tenosynovitis in the extensor tendon sheath.
Implications:
- Early recognition of extensor tendon suppurative tenosynovitis is crucial for prompt treatment.
- Timely diagnosis and intervention can prevent significant morbidity associated with this rare infection.
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