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Tenosynovitis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Inflammation of the tendon sheath

Symptoms:

Difficulty moving a joint
Joint swelling in the affected area
Pain and tenderness around a joint, especially the hand, wrist, foot, or ankle
Pain when moving a joint

Fever, swelling, and redness may indicate an infection, especially if a puncture or cut caused these symptoms.

Signs and tests:

A physical examination shows swelling over the involved tendon. The health care provider may touch or stretch the tendon, or have you move the muscle where it is attached to see whether you experience pain.

Reviewed last on: 7/17/2008
Andrew L Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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