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Tendonitis
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What is hand and wrist tendonitis?
Tendonitis is an injury resulting from overuse which results in inflammation, and swelling in the tendon which results in pain.
What are the symptoms of hand and wrist tendonitis?
- Pain that gets worse when you move
- Difficulty moving the joint
- Feeling a grating or crackling sensation when you move the tendon
- Swelling
How is hand and wrist tendonitis diagnosed?
Usually, a physical exam alone can diagnose tendinitis. X-rays or other imaging tests might be used to rule out other conditions that could be causing the symptoms.
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How is hand and wrist tendonitis treated?
- Anti-inflammatories
- Rest
- Steroid injections
- Platelet rich plasma therapy injections
- Surgery to remove the damaged tendon
