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Albert R Harris1, Terrence R McNamara, Jeffrey S Brault
1Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Abstract:
Acute calcific tendinitis (ACT) is a relatively uncommon disorder of the hand and wrist. ACT is a well-known condition of the shoulder, but it often goes unrecognized when occurring in the hand or wrist. The overall lack of familiarity along with the non-specific symptoms associated with ACT frequently leads to misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis. We report a case of acute calcific tendinitis occurring in the carpal tunnel which is a rare presentation.
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