Fluoroquinolone-Associated Tendinopathy of the Hand and Wrist: A Systematic Review and Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fluoroquinolone use has been known to be associated with tendinopathy and tendon rupture for over 30 years. Hand and wrist involvement has been reported rarely, yet without early recognition and withdrawal of the fluoroquinolone, there is potential for significant morbidity.

Methods

We searched Medline using a comprehensive search strategy for fluoroquinolones and tendinopathy of the hand and wrist, and provide a case report of a possible levofloxacin-related tendon rupture in a patient with a previous mutilating hand injury.

Results

We located 10 previously reported cases of fluoroquinolone-associated tendinopathy in the hand or wrist ranging from 1983 to 2015. Unlike Achilles tendinopathy, women were no more likely than men to have tendon rupture affectin

SUBMITTER: Berger I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5684946 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature