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Hand Tendonitis

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Hand-Fingers

Hand Tendonitis

Overuse irritation of hand tendons with pain and swelling.

Pain with resisted motion of involved tendon; crepitus sometimes.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Rest; activity modification; splinting as needed; gradual strengthening.

2–6 weeks

6–12 weeks

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Low

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Persistent pain/tearing

1–2 weeks light ADLs (if procedure)

4–8 weeks to moderate activity

Usually good

6–12 weeks

Predictors:

Usually good

Recurrence if overuse persists

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