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Infectious tenosynovitis is the infection of closed synovial sheaths in the flexor tendons of the fingers. It is usually caused by trauma, but bacteria can spread from other sites of the body. Although tenosynovitis usually affects the flexor tendon of the fingers, the disease can also affect the extensor tendons occasionally. [5]
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a disorder characterized by catching or locking of the involved finger in full or near full flexion, typically with force. [2] There may be tenderness in the palm of the hand near the last skin crease (distal palmar crease ). [ 3 ]
Hip tendonitis is particularly common in people who flex their hips frequently (during sports or other physical activities), especially if they suddenly start performing the motion more often ...
[16] [17] The disorder is difficult to identify and is often not diagnosed for years due to nonspecific symptoms or a general paucity of symptoms. [18] TGCT cases are often misdiagnosed as osteoarthritis , [ 19 ] localized trauma, [ 20 ] sports injuries, [ 21 ] [ 22 ] xanthomas , [ 23 ] or other conditions. [ 24 ]
Swelling of the Median nerve tissue leads to nerve entrapment ultimately resulting in restriction of movement, other symptoms include; pain, numbness and weakness. [1] DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis is a form of tendinitis of the muscles that move the thumb. [2] A neck injury associated with high impact vehicle crashes
The evidence suggests that most treatments have non-specific effects (e.g. placebo effect, regression to the mean, self-limiting course of symptoms). Injection of corticosteroid , platelet-rich plasma , stem cells , and extracorporeal shockwave therapy are examples of treatments that are not supported by experimental evidence and remain open to ...
Most women over 60 have entered a new phase in life and health: post-menopause. According to Dr. Tara Scott, MD, gynecologist and Medical Advisor at Versalie, by the age of 60, most women are ...
Women’s bodies go through many changes in menopause and the years leading up to it, known as perimenopause. This natural step in the aging process marks the end of the reproductive years. In ...