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A rare side effect after local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome: Acute horseshoe abscess

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Local corticosteroid injections are commonly used for carpal tunnel syndrome. Rarely, hand infections can occur after injection. This report presented a 60-year-old female patient who developed a horseshoe abscess after corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome. Early surgical intervention, intravenous antibiotics, and early mobilization led to successful management. Proper sterilization is crucial to prevent complications. Understanding hand anatomy is essential for prompt diagnosis and treatment of infections.

Source: Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2025.15536

Authors: Gülşah Çelik, Ahmet Bal, Hanife Hale Hekim

Institutions: Antalya Şehi̇r Hastanesi̇, Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414187864

FWCI: 0.892

Cites: 12

Cited by: 1

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