The acacia thorn--An unusual cause of Achilles tenosynovitis

Foot Ankle Surg. 2010 Jun;16(2):e30-1. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2009.05.011. Epub 2009 Jul 8.

Abstract

We describe an unusual case of Achilles tenosynovitis caused by a prick from an acacia thorn. The clinical sequelae are presented as well as a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acacia
  • Achilles Tendon*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Reaction / complications*
  • Foreign-Body Reaction / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign-Body Reaction / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Tenosynovitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tenosynovitis / etiology*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging