Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Trigger wrist is a rare entity and is usually seen in adults. Trigger wrist in children and teenagers is extremely rare.
PRESENTATION OF CASE: A case of Trigger wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome in a 16-year-old male is reported. Surgical exploration revealed a ganglion related to the flexor superficialis tendon. After surgical excision, there was complete resolution of symptoms.
DISCUSSION: This is a very rare case and there are no similar cases in the literature. The literature is reviewed and a classification of the causes of triggering at the wrist level is offered. The management approach and outcome are also discussed.
CONCLUSION: Trigger wrist with concurrent carpal tunnel syndrome is a rare entity. It is usually caused by space occupying lesions. Excision is usually curative. (C) 2016 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of IJS Publishing Group Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license