Atraumatic hand infection in an infant.

Eur J Emerg Med

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.

Published: April 2006

We report a rare case of atraumatic infection of the extensor tendon sheaths. Acute medical staff should be aware of the insidious nature of presentation of this condition, as early aggressive treatment is required to prevent tendon rupture. In this instance, an excellent functional outcome was achieved by surgical drainage and early tendon reconstruction.

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