Trigger thumb in successive generations of a family. A case report.

Abstract

Although heredity has been previously suggested as a cause of congenital trigger thumb (stenosing tenovaginitis), no cases in succeeding generations have been reported. The occurrence of 2 cases in a father and son adds credence to a hereditary etiology.

• Authors: P C Weber
• Journal: Clinical orthopaedics and related research (Clin Orthop Relat Res) Issue 143 Pg. 167 (Sep 1979) ISSN: 0009-921X [Print] United States
• PMID: 509821 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Child, Preschool
• Humans
• Male
• Tendinopathy (genetics)
• Tendons
• Thumb (abnormalities)