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Wrist Tendinitis Definition
Common names:
  • Tendinitis Wrist
  • Tendonitis of the Wrist
  • Wrist Tendinitis
A person with wrist tendinitis has inflammation of the tendons in the wrist. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone. When a muscle contracts, the tendons pull on bones, resulting in movement of the joint. Overuse and stress injuries cause tendons to become inflamed. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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