Tenosynovitis describes inflammation of the tendon and its covering (the synovial sheath). It can cause pain, swelling, and limited use of the affected body part. It is most common in the hands, wrists, and feet and is typically caused by repetitive movement, overuse, or trauma.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve complaint in the United States.1 It's often associated with overuse and repetitive work-related injuries (people miss an average of 27 work days from first symptoms to treatment) but health conditions including diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disease can be risk factors.2 So can age and gender.
Treating a deep cut on your finger may require medical help if there is damage to the skin, tendons, ligaments, or bone. Other minor injuries, like shallow paper cuts, can quickly be treated at home with basic first aid.
Due to the complex anatomy and proximity of neurovascular structures, elbow arthroscopy is often perceived as a difficult and potentially intimidating procedure for the non-expert. Thorough understanding of the elbow anatomy is paramount for safe and effective performance of arthroscopic elbow procedures.
Stiff hands in the morning are a common sign of osteoarthritis (also known as "wear-and-tear arthritis) but can be caused by other conditions as well. These include autoimmune forms of arthritis as well as Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and scleroderma.1 Even certain drugs can cause morning hand stiffness in some people.
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