Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon (the cord that joins muscle to bone).
Inflammation of the tendon sheath
The synovium is a lining of the protective sheath that covers tendons. Tenosynovitis is inflammation of this sheath. The cause of the inflammation may be unknown, or it may result from:
The wrists, hands,...
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De Quervain's tenosynovitis is classically associated with localized tenderness, swelling, and pain in the wrist radiating into the forearm and... Read more »
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Prevention In many cases, tendonitis can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions. Some helpful strategies include: Always warm up... Read more »
Italian scientists may have found a quick, inexpensive treatment for tendonitis in the shoulder. The researchers injected a saline solution into the... Read more »
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is most accurately diagnosed using a medical history, the patient's descriptions of symptoms, a physical examination, and... Read more »
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ReferencesWright PE II. Carpal tunnel, ulnar tunnel, and stenosing tenosynovitis. In: Canale ST, Beatty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics.... Read more »