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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Symptoms Of Tendonitis In Wrist

Health Encyclopedia: Tenosynovitis

Alternative Names

Inflammation of the tendon sheath


Symptoms
  • Difficulty moving a joint
  • Pain and tenderness around a joint, especially the hand, wrist, foot, and ankle
  • Pain on movement of a joint
  • Joint swelling in the affected area

Fever, swelling, and redness may indicate an infection, especially if a puncture or laceration caused these symptoms.


Signs and tests

A physical examination shows swelling over the inv...

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Health Guide

Tenosynovitis
...of the inflammation may be unknown, or it may result from injury, overuse, strain, or infection. The wrists, hands, and feet are areas that are commonly affected, although it may occur with any... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Introduction
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disorder marked by weakness and pain in the hand and wrist. CTS occurs in the nerves of the hands -- not the muscles, as some people believe. The... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis
...the body. The patient should report in detail any daily activities that require repetitive hand or wrist actions, abnormal postures, or other regular situations that could affect the nerves in the... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment
...patient should avoid activities at work or home that may aggravate the syndrome. The affected hand and wrist should be rested for 2 to 6 weeks. This allows the swollen, inflamed tissues to shrink... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
...nodes.Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. The joint at the base of the thumb, where the thumb joint connects with the wrist, is the second most common location.Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. The... Read more »

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