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    Hand and wrist tendinopathies are common conditions diagnosed through clinical evaluation. Treatment involves non-surgical options like immobilization and injections, or surgical tendon release.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Hand Surgery
    • Musculoskeletal Disorders

    Background:

    • Tendinopathies affecting the hand and wrist are frequently encountered in clinical practice.
    • Accurate diagnosis is typically achieved through comprehensive patient history and physical examination.
    • Common conditions include trigger finger, de Quervain tenosynovitis, and various extensor and flexor tendinopathies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of common tendinopathies affecting the hand and wrist.
    • To outline diagnostic approaches for these conditions.
    • To summarize current management strategies, encompassing both conservative and surgical interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common hand and wrist tendinopathies.
    • Description of diagnostic methods, emphasizing clinical assessment.

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    • Main Results:

    • Hand and wrist tendinopathies are prevalent and generally diagnosable via clinical assessment.
    • Key conditions identified include trigger finger, de Quervain tenosynovitis, intersection syndrome, and compartment-specific tenosynovitis.
    • Management encompasses conservative care (immobilization, injections, therapy) and surgical tendon release.

    Conclusions:

    • Tendinopathies of the hand and wrist are common and clinically diagnosable.
    • A range of non-surgical and surgical options are available for management.
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