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Conditions
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
Helpful Devices
Arthritis Compression Gloves
Wrist Support Splint
Therapy Putty
Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
Topical Analgesic Gel
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