Flexor tendon rupture following repeated corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: A case report
This case demonstrates that flexor tendon ruptures are a possible, although rare, complication following steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome. Proper injection techniques should be used to minimize adverse effects.
Authors
- Kyler Hardie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5077-1810)
- Robert E. Van Demark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1112-9611)
- Matthew Anderson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1087-1446)
- Alexander J Bergeson
- Andrew C Erie
Institutions
- Sanford Health (US)
- University of South Dakota (US)
- Sanford Research (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110277
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01