Journal article
ECHINOIDEA TENOSYNOVITIS
CJ Coombs, KL Mutimer
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery | BLACKWELL SCIENCE | Published : 1993
Abstract
Suppurative tenosynovitis involving the digital fibrous flexor sheaths in the hand can be a devastating problem. A case is reported of tenosynovitis resulting from Echinoidea sp. (sea urchin) spines. The need for awareness of flexor sheath penetration is stressed. Early aggressive operative intervention by a hand surgeon will minimize the subsequent morbidity. Copyright © 1993, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved