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.
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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)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Child, Preschool
- Humans
- Male
- Tendinopathy
(genetics)
- Tendons
- Thumb
(abnormalities)
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