[Chronic entrapment syndromes of the tendons]

The chronic entrapment syndromes of the tendons of the hand are: stenosing tendovaginitis of the flexor and extensor tendons, the trigger wrist, and the intersection-syndrome. Pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis and differential diagnosis are presented. The focus is on the localization of the individual disease and its particularities. Therapy and possible complications are discussed subsequently.