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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Elbow Tendonitis Treatment

Health Encyclopedia: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis

Diagnosis


Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is most accurately diagnosed using the patients' descriptions of symptoms, and electrodiagnostic tests that measure nerve conduction through the hand. If electrodiagnostic testing is not available, then symptom descriptions and a series of physical tests are useful.

Diagnosing CTS, however, is not straightforward. Only a small fraction of patients exhibit all three factors necessary for a clear diagnosis:

  • Classic CTS symptoms
  • Specific physical findings
  • Abnormal ...
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Expert & Community Posts

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My elbow hurts, is it arthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...the hips, knees, hands, and spinal joints.  The elbow is less commonly affected by... Read more »

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Learning About Your Joints To Protect Them From Harm
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...of the mobile joints (e.g. knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, fingers) have the same basic... Read more »

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Amazing Facts About Your Joints
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...of the mobile joints (e.g. knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, fingers) have the same basic... Read more »

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...can also mimic TOS. Even tendonitis, like Tennis Elbow, can really be a case of TOS. For this... Read more »

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Orthopedic Surgery: The Forgotten Specialty In Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

With all the advances and forthcoming advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis which have... Read more »

Health Guide

Foot Pain: Heel Pain
Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel.... Read more »
Foot Pain: Introduction
The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of over 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It serves the following functions:Supports... Read more »
Foot Pain: Forefoot Pain
...wooden shoe and a compressive wrap to make walking more comfortable.SesamoiditisSesamoiditis is an inflammation of the tendons around the small, round bones that are embedded in the head of the... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
...the two disorders, however, because chondrocalcinosis usually damages other joints (such as wrists, elbows, and shoulders) that are not usually affected by osteoarthritis. The condition may... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Introduction
...commonly found in joints of the fingers, feet, knees, hips, and spine.It sometimes occurs in the wrist, elbows, shoulders, and jaw, but is not common in these locations. Read more »

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