| Abstract: | Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculous hand infection present a distinctive challenge for the hand surgeons. Infection caused by these uncommon organism occurs more often in immunocompromised patient. This contribution emphasizes the salient feature of mycobacterial hand infection. Prompt surgical débridement and tissue diagnosis are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of this type of infection. With an accurate and timely diagnosis, appropriate surgical and anti-tuberculous treatment may eradicate these unusual infections. |
