Stenosing tenosynovitis
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Overview
Stenosing tenosynovitis is the progressive restriction of the sheath surrounding a tendon, causing inflammation (tenosynovitis).
Two common diagnoses fall into this category: DeQuervain's Syndrome and trigger finger.
See also
- Repetitive stress injury
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