Arthritis Pain of the Wrist
Abstract Arthritis of the wrist is a common complaint that can cause significant pain and suffering. The wrist joint is susceptible to the development of arthritis from various conditions that…
Intercostal Neuralgia
Abstract Whereas most other causes of chest wall pain are musculoskeletal, the pain of intercostal neuralgia is neuropathic. As with costosternal joint pain, Tietze’s syndrome, and rib fractures, many patients…
Manubriosternal Syndrome
Abstract Pain originating from the manubriosternal joint can mimic pain of cardiac origin. The manubriosternal joint is susceptible to the development of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter’s syndrome, and…
de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Abstract de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons at the level of the radial styloid…
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis
Abstract The pain of flexor carpi ulnaris tendinitis is constant and severe and is localized to the dorsoulnar aspect of the wrist. The patient suffering from flexor carpi ulnaris tendinitis…
Trigger Thumb
Abstract Trigger thumb is caused by inflammation and swelling of the tendon of the flexor pollicis longus tendon as a result of compression by the head of the first metacarpal…
Ganglion Cysts of the Wrist
Abstract The dorsum of the wrist is especially susceptible to the development of ganglion cysts in the area overlying the extensor tendons or the joint space, with a predilection for…
Olecranon Bursitis
Abstract Olecranon bursitis may develop gradually as a result of repetitive irritation of the olecranon bursa or acutely as a result of trauma or infection. The olecranon bursa lies in…
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
Abstract Osteochondritis dissecans is thought to be the result of continual microtrauma to the articular cartilage of the elbow. Studies suggest that this repetitive microtrauma causes an ischemic insult to…
Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Abstract The shoulder joint is susceptible to the development of various conditions that cause damage or inflammation to the joint cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues. Although most of these…
