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Finger Tenosynovitis

Definition

pain and inflammation

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Underlying Cause

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Finger Tenosynovitis Definition

Common names:

Finger Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis Finger

A person with finger tenosynovitis has inflammation of a tendon in the finger.

Symptoms include pain, swelling and redness of the finger. Tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation, infection or overuse.

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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