Tenosynovitis describes inflammation of the lining of the protective sheath (the synovium) that covers the tendon. Treatment is designed to relieve the pain and reduce the inflammation. Rest or ...

We will argue that tenosynovitis at the level of the hand and feet joints is a feature that deserves to be added as the third classic trait of RA. A feature can be considered as a disease trait when ...

The following is a summary of “Combined radiographic and ultrasound evaluations to decipher joint involvement in the hands of ...

by Dr Emma Lackey, a GP in Killingworth, Tyne and Wear, and MrSutton is an orthopaedic surgeon in Northumberland ...

A 1-year course of methotrexate may help prevent the development of ACPA-negative RA among patients with clinically suspect arthralgia at high-risk for the disease.

Our results support the hypothesis that a low initial dose of prednisone is sufficient to control PMR in the majority of patients. They also suggest that 0.20 mg per kg weight could be the ...

Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Over time, this strain can cause chronic inflammation, known as 'tenosynovitis', which may also trigger muscle cramps and joint inflammation, particularly in the ...

and severe finger flexor tenosynovitis. Laboratory evaluations showed a slightly raised uric-acid level of 445 µmol/l, an elevated C-reactive-protein level of 50 mg/l (normal level <4 mg/l ...

He said he had “quite marked extensor tenosynovitis.” He added he had to make one of two decisions, “Either pull the pin on it all, get in a boot and immobilise the joint for 6 weeks until ...

Legs that feel heavy, weighted, stiff, and tired can be caused by many things. The first step to relief is determining the underlying cause. If your legs feel heavy and hard to lift, it might ...

Quadriceps tendinitis or tendinopathy often affects athletes, like volleyball and basketball players. However, any active person can develop this injury. The risk is higher if you suddenly ...

There was no family history of ankylosing spondylitis. Three years previously he had presented to another rheumatologist with acute synovitis of the left ankle, mid-foot, metatarsophalangeal joint of ...