Delayed flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus ruptures in a trigger finger after a steroid injection: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2005 May;30(3):479-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2004.10.011.

Abstract

We report a case of delayed rupture of the flexor digitorum superficialis and profundus tendons after the use of local corticosteroid injections for trigger finger. The treatment involved the exploration, debridement, and placement of a silicone rod for planned flexor digitorum profundus staged reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Debridement
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Recurrence
  • Retreatment
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Silicones
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*
  • Tendons / surgery*
  • Tenosynovitis / complications
  • Tenosynovitis / drug therapy*
  • Time Factors
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Silicones
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide