Mycobacterium Kansasii Flexor Tenosynovitis Presenting as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2000 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. WADA ◽  
S. NOMURA ◽  
F. IHARA
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Synovial Tissue ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Mycobacterium Kansasii ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Tissue Specimens ◽  
Time Of Operation ◽  
Flexor Tenosynovitis

We present a case in which Mycobacterium kansasii flexor tenosynovitis caused the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The diagnosis was made from synovial tissue specimens taken at the time of operation.

Mycobacterium kansasii Causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome With Concomitant Pulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

2002 ◽  
Vol 95 (9) ◽  
pp. 1095-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARTIN L. BLUE ◽  
WYATT G. PAYNE ◽  
RUDOLPH I. MANNARI ◽  
MORRIAH R. MOFFITT ◽  
MBAGA G. WALUSIMBI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Mycobacterium Kansasii ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

AN UNCOMMON CAUSE FOR A COMMON COMPLAINT

Hand Surgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 131-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Rust ◽  
T. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Extensive Review ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Mycobacterium Kansasii ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Common Complaint ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Surgery ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
High Level

Infective tenosynovitis is an uncommon cause of a common condition namely carpal tunnel syndrome. Following an extensive review of the literature, we report what we understand to be the first published case of Mycobacterium kansasii (M. kansasii) causing tenosynovitis of flexor tendons resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome in Australia. Our case highlights the need for a high level of suspension, histology and appropriate culture with specific microbiological tests for atypical mycobacteria where tenosynovitis is present at carpal tunnel surgery, even in patients who do not appear to have risk factors.

Mycobacterium kansasii Causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome With Concomitant Pulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

2002 ◽  
Vol 95 (9) ◽  
pp. 1095-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARTIN L. BLUE ◽  
WYATT G. PAYNE ◽  
RUDOLPH I. MANNARI ◽  
MORRIAH R. MOFFITT ◽  
MBAGA G. WALUSIMBI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Mycobacterium Kansasii ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Hand Abnormalities Associated with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Japan

Hand Surgery ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Takuro Wada ◽  
Yasuhiko Minagi ◽  
Takashi Kirita ◽  
Seiichi Ishii
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Dupuytren’S Contracture ◽  
Joint Mobility ◽  
Limited Joint Mobility ◽  
Dupuytren's Contracture ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Flexor Tenosynovitis

We carried out a survey of hand abnormalities in 65 Japanese adult diabetics (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) and compared the result with that of 65 non-diabetic adults as controls. A significantly higher incidence of Dupuytren's contracture, limited joint mobility, carpal tunnel syndrome, and flexor tenosynovitis was found in the diabetic group. In the diabetic group, Dupuytren's contracture was noted in 10 patients (15%), limited joint mobility in 34 patients (52%), carpal tunnel syndrome in 21 patients (32%), and flexor tenosynovitis in 10 patients (15%). Dupuytren's contracture in the diabetic patients involved the fourth and fifth rays. In diabetic carpal tunnel syndrome, as compared to the idiopathic form, men were more frequently affected than women. Carpal tunnel syndrome showed a positive correlation with duration of the diabetes and use of insulin during the last twelve months prior to the examination. All of 10 diabetic patients with flexor tenosynovitis also had limited joint mobility. Six of these 10 patients also had carpal tunnel syndrome.

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