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Tenosynovitis

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Tenosynovitis Definition

Common names:

Tendon Sheath Inflammation
Tenosynovitis

A person with tenosynovitis has inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding a tendon.

The tissues surrounding the tendon are referred to as the tendon sheath. In some cases, tenosynovitis may be due to a bacterial infection of the tendon sheath.

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Dequervain's tenosynovitis
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Finger pain
Wrist pain

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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2008 References

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

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